Bearden High School
1,997 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bearden High School, located on Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Knox County Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. Beyond academics, Bearden is known for its strong sense of community spirit and a storied tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and various extracurricular clubs that foster student engagement and personal development.
As one of the larger high schools in the region, Bearden High School serves as a hub for its surrounding community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous scholarship and holistic student growth. The campus facilities support a comprehensive educational experience, ranging from modern classrooms and laboratories to extensive athletic venues. With a focus on preparing students to be active, informed citizens, the school maintains a competitive environment that encourages high achievement while fostering the school's long-standing reputation as one of the hallmark educational institutions in the Knoxville area.
As one of the larger high schools in the region, Bearden High School serves as a hub for its surrounding community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous scholarship and holistic student growth. The campus facilities support a comprehensive educational experience, ranging from modern classrooms and laboratories to extensive athletic venues. With a focus on preparing students to be active, informed citizens, the school maintains a competitive environment that encourages high achievement while fostering the school's long-standing reputation as one of the hallmark educational institutions in the Knoxville area.
1,997
Total Students
123.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,477 |
| Hispanic | 214 |
| Black | 144 |
| Asian | 68 |
| Two or More | 89 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White1,477 (74.0 %)
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Hispanic214 (10.7 %)
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Black144 (7.2 %)
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Two or More89 (4.5 %)
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Asian68 (3.4 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.2 %)
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American Indian2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Knox County |
| Phone: | (865)539-7800 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,997 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 123.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
481
Grade 10
520
Grade 11
520
Grade 12
476
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 481 |
| Grade 10 | 520 |
| Grade 11 | 520 |
| Grade 12 | 476 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,006 | 50.4% |
| Male | 991 | 49.6% |
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