Beechwood High School

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

Beechwood High School
Address
54 Beechwood Road

Fort Mitchell
,
KY
41017

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established1933 (officially), founded 1860
School districtBeechwood Independent School District
SuperintendentMike Stacy
PrincipalJustin Kaiser Sarah Schobel (Assistant Principal)
Faculty36.00 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7 to 12
Enrollment642[2] (2015-16)
Student to teacher ratio17.64[3]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Red and White[4]         
MascotBeechwood Tiger
NicknameTigers/Lady Tigers[4]
Feeder schoolsBeechwood Elementary School
Websitewww.beechwood.kyschools.us/1/home
[4][5]

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. Mike Stacy. This school is a relatively small school with roughly 100 students in each graduating class. The school's mascot is the Tiger. Although the high school is listed as 7th-12th grade, an elementary (grades K-6) also exists in the same building. The building as a whole is the Beechwood Independent School District.

Awards and recognition

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.[6]

Athletics

In 2008 the school had 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.[4]

State champions
  • 14 Time Kentucky High School Athletic Association CLASS A STATE CHAMPION in football
  • (1984, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Football

Beechwood built a dominant football program in the 1990s under legendary head coach Mike Yeagle. Accumulating 7 state titles, 3 undefeated seasons, and a Northern Kentucky record 38 consecutive wins all within the decade, the Tigers were the most successful team in the state from 1990-99 in both wins (126) and winning percentage (.893). Beechwood carried their winning tradition into the new millennium by winning back-to-back state titles in 2007 and 2008 under new head coach Noel Rash, soon after forming an active streak of 3 consecutive state championships from 2016-18.

  • 2018 State Champion (13-2)
  • 2017 State Champion (13-2)
  • 2016 State Champion (14-1)
  • 2015 State Runner-Up (13-2)
  • 2008 State Champion (14-1)
  • 2007 State Champion (13-2)
  • 2004 State Champion (14-1)
  • 2003 State Runner-Up (13-2)
  • 2002 State Runner-Up (12-3)
  • 1999 State Champion (13-2)
  • 1997 State Champion (14-0)
  • 1996 State Champion (12-2)
  • 1995 State Runner-Up (11-3)
  • 1994 State Champion (15-0)
  • 1993 State Champion (11-3)
  • 1992 State Champion (13-1)
  • 1991 State Champion (15-0)
  • 1984 State Champion (13-0)
  • 1974 State Runner-Up (11-3)

Bands

The Marching Tigers have been in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) State Finals 22 times, winning Class A State Championship nine times. They have also been awarded the Mid States Band Association Class A Championship four times and the Bands of America Class A National Championship two times.

Marching band

KMEA State Champions

Class 1A - 1990, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016

Class 2A - 2019

KMEA State Finalist

Class 1A - 1986, 1990, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Class 2A - 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2019

Class 3A - 1996

Bands of America National Champions

Class 1A - 2006, 2011

Bands of America National Semifinalists

2006, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019

Notable Alumni

References
  1. "Beechwood High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  2. "Beechwood High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  3. "Beechwood High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  4. Beechwood High School Directory Entry - (# 15) Archived 2008-03-13 at the Wayback Machine. Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  5. About us Archived 2009-10-02 at the Wayback Machine. Beechwood Independent School District. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  6. Best High Schools 2008 Search. US News and World Report. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.

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