Bentley High School is located in Burton, Michigan. Serving students from the 9th grade to the 12th grade, it is part of the Bentley Community Schools. The high school offers programs in band, music, drama, and sports, as well as other programs.
Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Bentley High School Bold Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bentley High School Bold Academy's student population of 25 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
6 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bentley High School Bold Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
72%
63%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bentley High School Bold Academy?
The graduation rate of Bentley High School Bold Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy?
25 students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bentley High School Bold Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bentley High School Bold Academy offer ?
Bentley High School Bold Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentley High School Bold Academy part of?
Bentley High School Bold Academy is part of Bentley Community School District.
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