Serving 27 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- 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 27 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bentley High School Bold Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. 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
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy?
27 students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bentley High School Bold Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentley High School Bold Academy?
Bentley High School Bold Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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