Enrollment
227
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260480004160
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bentley Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bentley Senior High School
Bentley Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 227 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Burton's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Academy High School (276 students): Bentley Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 11:1).
Bentley Community School District also operates Barhitte Elementary School (309 students) and Bentley Middle School (145 students) alongside Bentley Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bentley Senior High School compares
Bentley Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentley Community School District, which includes Bentley Senior High School.
$11,635
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 64.6%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bentley Senior High School a good school?
Bentley Senior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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