Serving 94 students in grades 12, Bennett High School ranks in the top 20% 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 was 85-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
87%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)50-54%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bennett High School?
The graduation rate of Bennett High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bennett High School?
94 students attend Bennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bennett High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett High School?
Bennett High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bennett High School offer ?
Bennett High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Bennett High School part of?
Bennett High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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