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Excellence

Standing as the top layer of our shield, excellence is the ultimate standard we achieve and celebrate every year.

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Opportunity

Building on that foundation, we remove barriers so that the level of opportunity is infinite and student achievement is unlimited.

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Integrity

Serving as our foundational layer, integrity is the essential core upon which all student success is built.

The Bentonville

Difference

With an elite teaching staff averaging 12 years of experience, we provide a proven platform for success that local private and charter schools simply cannot match.

Academics

20,167

Students

14:1

Student Teacher Ratio

20

Average Class Size

24

Award Winning Schools

Arts

16,000

Student Artists Served

200+

Productions & Events

6

Award Winning Schools

#1

Art Program In The State

Athletics

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3,400

Student Athletes Served 7-12 Grade

88

Competitive sports teams

15

State Championships This Year

112

College Signees

Career Pathways

20+

Career Pathways

10

Ignite Professional Studies Strands

20%

Of Students In Internship Experiences

25%

Of Students In College Coursework

Endless

Opportunity

From "Parent Choice" schools to unique career-based learning programs in aviation, our customized educational pathways allow every student to thrive across our entire district.

Arts

We offer students, kindergarten through a child's senior year, opportunities in band, marching band, choir, orchestra, theater, visual arts, debate, and forensics.

Athletics

Bentonville Schools Athletics boast the third-ranked athletics program in the United States with more than 200 Arkansas State Championships and 20 Arkansas Gatorade Players of the year.

Ignite Professional Studies

The Ignite Professional Studies Program offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to receive real, relevant, real-world experience. Community businesses partner with Ignite instructors to provide students with time in their office spaces, where they learn to work in environments ranging from the boardroom to the operating room.

Career and Technical Education

Gain a competitive edge with Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Bentonville High School and Bentonville West High School. Our programs offer hands-on training, industry certifications, and real-world experience in high-demand fields, preparing students for both college and successful careers.

Parent Choice Schools

Explore our unique specialty campuses featuring diverse educational philosophies tailored to your student's learning style.

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Forward

Momentum

Stay connected to the dynamic energy of our district through the latest stories, events, and daily student successes.

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Jun 3 2026

Step Into

Excellence

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Where

Excellence

Lives

Bentonville Schools