Bennett High School
Tel:
(303)644-3234
- Bennett High School serves 358 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Bennett High School's student population of 358 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennett High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennett High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1667 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bennett No. 29J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennett High School is Prairie Creeks Charter School (5.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bennett Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bennett Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bennett Bennett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.2 miles
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303)644-3234 0.2 K-5 436 - Bennett Bennett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 235 students
0.2 miles
455 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303)644-3234 0.2 6-8 235 - Bennett Bennett Preschool Grades: PK | 60 students
0.2 miles
805 Washington Way
Bennett, CO 80102
(303)644-3234 0.2 PK 60 - Strasburg Hemphill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 192 students
5.6 miles
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303)622-9211 5.6 6-8 192 - Strasburg Prairie Creeks Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
5.6 miles
1983 Monroe Street
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303)622-6328 5.6 9-12 10
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