- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burton, MI
Bentley High School Bold Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bentley High School Bold Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260480008508
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentley High School Bold Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentley High School Bold Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley High School Bold Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bentley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260480008508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bentley High School Bold Academy shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-37.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 0.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 260480008508 · Burton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 5:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Barhitte Elementary School (309 students)
Bentley High School Bold Academy shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-37.0%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 0.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bentley High School Bold Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barhitte Eleme
Barhitte Elementary School
309 students
- Bentley Senior
Bentley Senior High School
227 students
- Bentley Middle
Bentley Middle School
145 students
- This school 25
Bentley High School Bold Academy
25 students
What this shows Bentley High School Bold Academy reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentley High School Bold Academy compares
Bentley High School Bold Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Bentley High School Bold Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bentley Community School District reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentley High School Bold Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barhitte Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentley High School Bold Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Burton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bentley High School Bold Academy
How many students attend Bentley High School Bold Academy?
Bentley High School Bold Academy has 25 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley High School Bold Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley High School Bold Academy is 5:1, which is 71% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bentley High School Bold Academy?
85.2% of students at Bentley High School Bold Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentley High School Bold Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bentley High School Bold Academy is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Burton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentley High School Bold Academy?
Bentley High School Bold Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bentley High School Bold Academy rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley High School Bold Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentley Community School District?
Besides Bentley High School Bold Academy, Bentley Community School District also operates Barhitte Elementary School (309 students), Bentley Senior High School (227 students), and Bentley Middle School (145 students). See the Bentley Community School District district page for the complete list.