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#208 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 16% in state

Beechwood High School

High School · Beechwood Independent · Fort Mitchell, KY

A Beechwood Independent high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

54 Beechwood Rd, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

  • Math 78% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation37.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$12,233
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Beechwood High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency78%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
78%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Beechwood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated812/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mitchell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,645

Median home value

$278,100

Median rent

$985/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guardian AngelEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–121.4 mi29Compare →
Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2private9–121.5 mi528Compare →
Covington Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–121.7 mi503Compare →
Dixie Heights High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.4 mi1,524Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Beechwood Independent

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beechwood High School is listed in Beechwood Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beechwood High School

Beechwood High School is a public high school in Fort Mitchell, KY, part of Beechwood Independent, serving approximately 746 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beechwood High School

What grades does Beechwood High School serve?

Beechwood High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Beechwood High School?

Beechwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beechwood High School rank in KY?

Beechwood High School ranks #208 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Beechwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beechwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beechwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beechwood High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beechwood High School a charter school?

No, Beechwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beechwood High School a Title I school?

No, Beechwood High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
746
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kenton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 41017)
40,661
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
40
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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