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 227 students in grades 9-12, Bentley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bentley Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Burton, MI, encompassing approximately 5.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bentley Senior High School's student population of 227 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Bentley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Senior High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2473 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentley Senior High School's ranking?
Bentley Senior High School is ranked #2473 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bentley Senior High School often compared to?
Bentley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atherton Jr Sr High School, Bendle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bentley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bentley Senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Bentley Senior High School?
227 students attend Bentley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bentley Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentley Senior High School?
Bentley Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bentley Senior High School offer ?
Bentley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentley Senior High School part of?
Bentley Senior High School is part of Bentley Community School District.
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