- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knoxville, TN
Bearden High School
Federal NCES profile for Bearden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470222000769
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bearden High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #9 of 14
- high schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 1,963
- students enrolled
Bearden High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bearden High School ranks #9 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bearden High School held near 2,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 123.9 → 114.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 470222000769 · Knoxville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,963 enr · 16:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
Bearden High School held near 2,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 123.9 → 114.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bearden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- This school
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- Karns High Sch
Karns High School
1,365 students
What this shows Bearden High School reports 1,963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bearden High School compares
Bearden High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,963
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Bearden High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bearden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karns High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bearden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Knoxville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Farragut High School
Standard public school
2,073 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Academy
Standard public school
1,916 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West High School
Standard public school
1,474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Karns High School
Standard public school
1,365 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Halls High School
Standard public school
1,236 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bearden High School
How many students attend Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has 1,963 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,997 (2022-23) → 2,008 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearden High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bearden High School?
The largest demographic group at Bearden High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bearden High School rank among high schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bearden High School ranks #9 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Bearden High School, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students), and West High School (1,474 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.