- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bentleyville, PA
Bentworth Shs
Federal NCES profile for Bentworth Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420336004188
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentworth Shs earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 359
- students enrolled
Bentworth Shs has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bentworth Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420336004188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bentworth Shs held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 420336004188 · Bentleyville, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 6.6:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentworth El Ctr (413 students)
Bentworth Shs held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bentworth Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentworth El C
Bentworth El Ctr
413 students
- This school
Bentworth Shs
359 students
- Bentworth Ms
Bentworth Ms
288 students
What this shows Bentworth Shs reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentworth Shs compares
Bentworth Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Bentworth Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentworth Sd reports $16,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentworth Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentworth El Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentworth Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentworth Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bentworth Shs
How many students attend Bentworth Shs?
Bentworth Shs has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bentleyville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentworth Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentworth Shs is 6.6:1, which is 51% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 58% 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 Bentworth Shs?
74.4% of students at Bentworth Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentworth Shs?
The largest demographic group at Bentworth Shs is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Bentleyville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentworth Shs?
Bentworth Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Bentworth Sd?
Besides Bentworth Shs, Bentworth Sd also operates Bentworth El Ctr (413 students) and Bentworth Ms (288 students). See the Bentworth Sd district page for the complete list.