Serving 17 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentley High School Bold Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bentley High School Bold Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bentley High School Bold Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy?
17 students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bentley High School Bold Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% 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
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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