Bella Vista High School

This is an amazing school with a proven track record of academic excellence. The teaching staff is top-notch, and most of the students are proud to call this their school.

don't put your kids in this school.

Academics at this school are okay, however the overall school experience is lacking. Clubs and sports are not supported (other than band) and the school administration doesn't seem to recognize the importance of how the combination of academics and extra-curricular activities truly contributes to the overall success of students. While extra-curricular activities are offered, there is no accountability to ensure they are well run programs. What happened to, "If you're not going to do it right, then don't do it at all"? Bella Vista does not adhere to this school of thought. Parent input is certainly not welcome and in my experience just passed along to another staff member who doesn't have any influence over the outcome. If I had to do it over, I certainly would not have put my children in Bella Vista High School.

I have sent 4 kids to Bella Vista and they have all been well prepared for life and college.