About the School
Bentonville Schools is a comprehensive public school district located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving over 19,000 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Established in 1841, it operates 24 schools across a geographic area of 141.54 square miles, including parts of neighboring communities. The district employs approximately 1,300 to 1,600 certified staff members, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 to ensure personalized attention. The district is committed to fostering academic rigor and innovation, offering a variety of educational pathways, including Advanced Placement courses and specialized programs like Parent Choice Schools. Bentonville Schools also provides extracurricular activities, summer programs, and initiatives focused on social-emotional growth. With a strong emphasis on academic achievement, the district has produced 20 National Merit finalists and boasts proficiency rates of 64% in math and 58% in reading.