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Bearden High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Knox County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 8-12
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 369 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Bearden High School is a highly rated, public school located in Knoxville, TN. It has 2,083 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 15% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading.
    Address
    8352 Kingston Pk
    Knoxville, TN 37919
    Telephone
    (865) 539-7800
    Website
    knoxschools.org

    Bearden High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    56%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    15%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1320
    54 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    376 responses
    AP Enrollment
    36%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $36,331
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $791
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $124,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 107 responses
    Report
    • Only seniors can sit in "the pit"!
      23%
    • Football games
      21%
    • Great musicles and plays
      21%
    • Graduation
      9%
    • Dawg Day
      9%
    • Every moment
      5%
    • Sports
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,083
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    12%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.40 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.40 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.40 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $48,117
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    20.5%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.55 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.55 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.55 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,245/ year
    National
    $12,239
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.54 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.54 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.54 responses
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    Bearden High School Reviews

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    I went to Bearden for all four years of high school. It is definitely the best school in all of Knox County. Bearden continues to add more resources for its students. For instance, there is a guidance office, technology advisor, college and career center, and a writing and learning center. All of these resources have helped me to do well in school and plan for my future. Also, Bearden has helped prepare me for college very well. I have gotten to take some actual college courses through Bearden at Pellissippi Community College. Bearden also has great athletics. I was part of the soccer team all four years and it is something you cannot find at any other school. Being a part of this team has helped my leadership, communication, and time management skills. The Bearden soccer program goes above and beyond to make everyone feel included and I consider my teammates my family. The community at Bearden is so loving and friendly to everyone. I would not have wanted to go anywhere else.
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    During my high school experience, we weren’t as involved or “active” as other high schools. We didn’t have pep rally’s, and fun contests, people didn’t get into the school spirit during spirit week, and during homecoming the themes aren’t fancy enough for us to dress up. One thing l love about my senior year is the student section, l can say we have one of the best student sections in knox county.
    Bearden High school is what I call home; the people there are family to me. I have been given so many privileges by going to Bearden as a transfer student. Without Bearden, I wouldn't have the same opportunities that I have today such as the technology. Bearden is one of the only schools with access to laptops allowing every student the technological benefits of learning. Our musical theater and basketball team are outstanding winning numerous awards not to mention some of the other sports. One of my current involvements is the leadership program; the leadership program is mixed with the student council. Overall these programs at Bearden have given students so many opportunities to learn and grow as an individual.