Scholarship

• Only District in Michigan to offer tuition-free K-12 IBO curriculum
• Other schools in District are accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Visible Thinking based on Harvard research
• Sustainability education and Michigan-certified Green Schools
• 90% of high school seniors are accepted to their first choice college or university
• MAP (Maximizing Academic Potential) Services available throughout District
• BHS graduation rate: 99%; Graduates who attend college or university: 98.9%
• Average of 19 annual National Merit Scholars winners
• SAT and ACT scores are well-above national averages
• 26 Advanced Placement programs in high school
• Seven world languages taught: Chinese, Japanese, Latin, German, French, Spanish and American Sign Language
• 82% of faculty have masters degrees or higher and all teach in their major field of study
• Elementary school average class size: 19 in grades K-2, 22 in grades 3-5
• Middle school average class size: 25

Opportunity

• Award-winning Fine/Performing Arts and Athletics programs
• Nature Center and Bowers Farm offer extended classroom environments for all grades
• Award-winning radio and television production stations
• Many academic clubs and activities in which students can participate

Integrity

• BHS philosophy of educating the whole child (intellectual, emotional, social)
• School environments are physically, emotionally and intellectually safe for students
• Diverse student body supports unity and acceptance
• Variety of programs offered to constructively resolve conflicts
• Community Service is required for graduation