Bennett High School is a secondary school located in Bennett, Colorado, United States. Vocational programs at Bennett are offered in business, agriculture, and industrial arts. Also available, through the T. H.
Serving 431 students in grades 9-12, Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bennett High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 289.5 square miles in Bennett, CO. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett High School's student population of 431 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
The mission of Bennett School District 29J is to provide a safe environment for a quality education with high expectations for success.
School Rankings
Bennett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett High School's ranking?
Bennett High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett High School often compared to?
Bennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Middle School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bennett High School?
The graduation rate of Bennett High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Bennett High School?
431 students attend Bennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bennett High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett High School?
Bennett High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett High School offer ?
Bennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett High School part of?
Bennett High School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
School Calendar
View the Bennett High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break NO School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break NO School
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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