Enrollment
227
High
DISTRICT 126 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENTLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260480004160
Bentley Senior High School
1150 N BELSAY RD, BURTON, MI 48509 · (810) 591-9046 · Genesee County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL227 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 50.5:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
137 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 56 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 53 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 63 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 55 | 24% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Bentley Senior High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Senior High School this school | 227 | 60.4% | N/A |
| Cassopolis High School CASSOPOLIS | 281 | 58.7% | N/A |
| Coloma High School COLOMA | 336 | 64.0% | N/A |
| St Louis High School SAINT LOUIS | 244 | 59.8% | N/A |
| Parchment High School KALAMAZOO | 412 | 56.3% | N/A |
| Comstock High School KALAMAZOO | 358 | 52.2% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bentley Senior High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Genesee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 227 | #530 of 844 | #23 of 33 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #197 of 548 | #10 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.5% | #128 of 550 | #8 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.4% | #208 of 654 | #16 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.8% | #93 of 436 | #7 of 18 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
227
-27 (-11%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 336
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 18.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 227 | 12.9 | 17.6:1 | 60% (137) |
| 2023-24 | 235 | 14 | 16.8:1 | 71% (166) |
| 2022-23 | 257 | 15.7 | 16.4:1 | 79% (204) |
| 2020-21 | 254 | 14 | 18.1:1 | 85% (215) |
| 2017-18 | 302 | 14.3 | 21.1:1 | 64% (192) |
| 2015-16 | 289 | 13 | 22.2:1 | 60% (173) |
| 2010-11 | 425 | 19 | 22.4:1 | 61% (258) |
| 2000-01 | 350 | 22 | 15.9:1 | 19% (67) |
| 1990-91 | 336 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bentley Senior High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (302 to 227); teachers down 10% (14.3 to 12.9).
About Bentley Senior High School
Families in BURTON, Michigan, are served by Bentley Senior High School, a small high school. A total of 227 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 460-student average for high schools in Michigan, enrollment here is 51% lower.
District-wide, Bentley Community School District has 4 schools and 706 students.
At Bentley Senior High School, White students make up 67% of the student body. It is also 19% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. Bentley Senior High School's diversity index is 51%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 12.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at Bentley Senior High School and a ratio of 17.6:1. This ratio sits 4.0 below the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 60% of students. That tracks the 61% average for public schools in Genesee County.
Genesee County census figures show that the median household income is $62,281, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 158 public schools in Genesee County, enrolling about 58,534 students in all.
The closest other public school is Bentley High School BOLD Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 27 fewer students in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Genesee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
403,305
Census ACS
Median income
$62,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
58,534 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bentley Community School District
- Barhitte Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Bentley Middle SchoolMiddle · 145 students
- Bentley High School BOLD AcademyHigh · 25 students
Other schools in BURTON
- Burton Glen Charter AcademyElementary · 709 students
- Weston Elementary SchoolElementary · 380 students
- Atherton Jr Sr High SchoolHigh · 323 students
- Barhitte Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Bendle High SchoolHigh · 307 students
- Madison Academy High SchoolHigh · 276 students
Nearby schools
- Bentley High School BOLD Academy0.0 mi · 25
- Bentley Middle School0.1 mi · 145
- Michigan International Prep School0.9 mi · 1,657
- Barhitte Elementary School1.1 mi · 309
- Weston Elementary School2.2 mi · 380
- Flex High Burton2.3 mi · 236
Frequently asked questions
About Bentley Senior High SchoolHow many students attend Bentley Senior High School?
Bentley Senior High School enrolls approximately 227 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Bentley Senior High School serve?
Bentley Senior High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Bentley Senior High School have?
Bentley Senior High School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Bentley Senior High School?
Student demographics at Bentley Senior High School are roughly 67% White, 10% Hispanic, 19% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Bentley Senior High School public or private?
Bentley Senior High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bentley Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.