Bentley High School BOLD Academy in Burton, MI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

0.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

83.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

186

Bentley High School BOLD Academy: 25 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

83.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 29
Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Student–teacher ratio: 1.2:1

What the reported data says about Bentley High School BOLD Academy

Bentley High School BOLD Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Burton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bentley Community School District. NCES reports 25 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 83.3:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72%) and Black (16%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Bentley High School BOLD Academy

1How do the reported 83.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.4%
Students with disabilities: 24.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 76%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.4
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White72%
Hispanic8%
Black16%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bentley Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

227 reported students

Bentley Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

145 reported students

Barhitte Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

309 reported students

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Public schools near Bentley High School BOLD Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bentley Senior High School High · Bentley Community School District	09–12	227	under 0.1 mi
Flex High Burton High · Charter · Flex High School of Michigan	09–12	236	2.3 mi
Accelerated Learning Academy High · Flint School District of the City of	07–12	126	2.8 mi
Madison Academy High School High · Charter · Madison Academy	09–12	276	3.1 mi
Atherton Jr Sr High School High · Atherton Community Schools	07–12	323	3.2 mi
Kearsley High School High · Kearsley Community School District	09–12	836	3.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bentley High School BOLD Academy

What grades does Bentley High School BOLD Academy serve?

Bentley High School BOLD Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Bentley Community School District.

How many students attend Bentley High School BOLD Academy?

Bentley High School BOLD Academy reported 25 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 29 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bentley High School BOLD Academy?

The calculated ratio is 83.3:1, based on 25 students and 0.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bentley High School BOLD Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bentley High School BOLD Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentley Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bentley High School BOLD Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

76% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bentley High School BOLD Academy in?

Bentley High School BOLD Academy is part of Bentley Community School District, based in Burton, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bentley High School BOLD Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bentley Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Flex High Burton (2.3 mi), Accelerated Learning Academy (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.