Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy's student population of 380 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy's ranking?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is ranked #1012 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy?
The graduation rate of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy?
380 students attend Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy offer ?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy part of?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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