Serving 235 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bentley Senior High School's student population of 235 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bentley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Senior High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2621 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Bentley Senior High School's ranking?
Bentley Senior High School is ranked #2621 out of 3,069 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bentley Senior High School?
235 students attend Bentley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bentley Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentley Senior High School?
Bentley Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bentley Senior High School offer ?
Bentley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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