Bentley Senior High School in Burton, MI

At a glance

Reported students

227

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

186

Bentley Senior High School: 227 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

17.6:1 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: 250
Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Student–teacher ratio: 22.3:1

What the reported data says about Bentley Senior High School

Bentley Senior High School 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 227 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to 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 (67%) and Black (18.5%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bentley Senior High School

1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.9 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.6%
Students with disabilities: 18%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 60.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White67%
Hispanic10.1%
Black18.5%
Asian0.4%
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

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses 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 High School BOLD Academy

High · Grades 09–12

25 reported students

Barhitte Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

309 reported students

Bentley Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

145 reported students

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Public schools near Bentley Senior High School

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 High School BOLD Academy High · Bentley Community School District	09–12	25	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 Senior High School

What grades does Bentley Senior High School serve?

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

How many students attend Bentley Senior High School?

Bentley Senior High School reported 227 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 227 students and 12.9 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 Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bentley Senior High School 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 Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

60.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bentley Senior High School in?

Bentley Senior High School 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 Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bentley High School BOLD Academy (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.