- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burton, MI
Bentley Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bentley Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260480004160
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentley Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentley Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bentley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260480004160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bentley Senior High School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 260480004160 · Burton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Barhitte Elementary School (309 students)
Bentley Senior High School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bentley Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barhitte Eleme
Barhitte Elementary School
309 students
- This school
Bentley Senior High School
227 students
- Bentley Middle
Bentley Middle School
145 students
- Bentley High S 25
Bentley High School Bold Academy
25 students
What this shows Bentley Senior High School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentley Senior High School compares
Bentley Senior High School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Bentley Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barhitte Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentley Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentley High School Bold Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentley Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar high schools in Burton
2 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bentley Senior High School
How many students attend Bentley Senior High School?
Bentley Senior High School has 227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Senior High School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Senior High School?
70.0% of students at Bentley Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentley Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bentley Senior High School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentley Senior High School?
Bentley Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bentley Senior High School rank among high schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentley Community School District?
Besides Bentley Senior High School, Bentley Community School District also operates Barhitte Elementary School (309 students), Bentley Middle School (145 students), and Bentley High School Bold Academy (25 students). See the Bentley Community School District district page for the complete list.