Bentworth Sr. High School

75 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Bentworth Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bentworth Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Bentworth Sr. High School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bentworth Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentworth Sr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#169 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bentworth Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bentworth Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bentworth Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
93%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Bentworth Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bentworth Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bentworth Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bentworth Sr. High School's ranking?
Bentworth Sr. High School is ranked #169 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bentworth Sr. High School often compared to?
Bentworth Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethlehem-center Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bentworth Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Bentworth Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bentworth Sr. High School?
344 students attend Bentworth Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bentworth Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentworth Sr. High School?
Bentworth Sr. High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bentworth Sr. High School offer ?
Bentworth Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentworth Sr. High School part of?
Bentworth Sr. High School is part of Bentworth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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