Beechwood High School

Beechwood High School
Address
54 Beechwood Road
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
United States
Information
Type Public
Established 1933 (officially), founded 1860
School district Beechwood Independent School District
Superintendent Mike Stacy
Principal Alissa Ayres
Faculty 33.6 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7 to 12
Enrollment 463[1] (2005-06)
Student to teacher ratio 13.8[1]
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Red and White[2]         
Mascot Beechwood Tiger
Nickname Tigers/Lady Tigers[2]
Feeder schools Beechwood Elementary School
Website www.beechwood.kyschools.us/HighSchool.cfm
[2][3]

Beechwood High School is a 6-year 7-12th grade high school, located in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

General information

Beechwood High School, founded 1860, is operated by an "independent" school district, which in Kentucky refers to a district that is independent of a county. Most school districts in the state coincide exactly with county boundaries. The Beechwood district is unique in that the high school is directly run by the district superintendent, Dr. Stacy. This school is a small scale school with roughly 100 students in each graduating class. The school's mascot is the Beechwood Tiger. Although the high school is listed as 7th-12th grade, an elementary (grades K-6) also exists in the same building.

Awards and recognition

This school has been frequently ranked high in the state on the [K-Prep Tests]. Also they have received "What Parents Want" award, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Quality Award, the First Place OASIS (Outstanding Achievement in School Information Services) Award, and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Also they have been ranked one of the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.[4] They have also received the title of Class A football State Champions 11 times, and the marching band has been crowned state champion five times in 1990, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. They have received second place in 2005 and 2007 and 2008, and third place in 2009. They also won BOA, Bands of America, Class 'A' in 2006 and 2011, and finished 3rd place in 2008, and 3rd place in 2013.

Athletics

The School currently has the following teams: Football,Boys' and Girls' track, Boys' and Girls' Cross Country,Archery, Boys' and Girls Basketball, Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, Girls' and Boys' swimming, Boys' and Girls' Golf, Boys' and Girls' Tennis, Volleyballs, and Girls' Soccer.[2]

State champions

Football

Bands

The Bands of Beechwood High School have achieved many accolades over the years. Most notably, the Marching Tigers have achieved the heights of the State Finals 16 times (the fifth highest total in state history), winning the Kentucky Class A State Championship six times. They have also been awarded the Mid States Band Association Class A Championship three times and the Bands of America Class A National Championship twice. Currently Joe Craig is the band director with Adam Proctor as assistant.

Major awards

Marching band

Jazz Band

Select Band

2013-2014: 13 Middle School Select Band Members, 35+ High school.

Facilities

Currently there are two science labs, three computer labs, 2 gymnasiums, a commons/theatre, lunchroom, a baseball/softball/soccer field, two band rooms, a band practice lot (part of parking lot), an artificial turf football field, and a field house which contains locker rooms, a weight room, coach offices, public restrooms, and a teacher gym. Also, the school has facilities to teach Spanish, French, and Latin. It also offers several AP (Advanced Placement) College Credit Courses.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Beechwood High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2008-05-10. Students: 575 (2005-2006)
  2. 1 2 3 4 Beechwood High School Directory Entry - (# 15). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  3. ↑ About us. Beechwood Independent School District. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  4. ↑ Best High Schools 2008 Search. US News and World Report. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.

External links

Coordinates: 39°2′56″N 84°33′20″W / 39.04889°N 84.55556°W / 39.04889; -84.55556

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