BCS is fully accredited by the Indiana Department of Education, North Central Association, and Mennonite Education Agency.

Bethany provides an education that prepares graduates for life skills beyond high school. Following graduation 90% go to college or technical schools with 10% choosing employment or a voluntary service program.

BCS Academic Excellence

All but one (42 of 43) member of Bethany's class of 2012 met the state-mandated graduation requirements. For complete testing scores and and enrollment and attendance information, see Bethany Profile (see statewide profile).

Nearly 90% of juniors and seniors take the SAT (compared to approximately 60-65% statwide and less than 50% nationally). Despite this high participation rate Bethany's overall mean score significantly exceeds those of area schools and state and national average. See 2012 SAT comparisons.

During the last ten years Bethany has had 14 National Merit finalists while the national average is less than 3 per school.