Bennett High School

Summary:

Bennett High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bennett, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 427 students. The school is part of the Bennett School District No. 29J, which is ranked 101 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennett High School has a diverse student population, with 44.5% White, 45.67% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. However, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, with the percentage of White students increasing and the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing. Academically, Bennett High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 10% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 16.13% to 31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cherokee Trail High School, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Colorado high schools, Bennett High School generally performs worse academically. The combination of lower academic performance, declining racial diversity, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds suggests that Bennett High School may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education and supporting student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

610 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102-8014

(303) 644-3234

District: Bennett School District No. 29J

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,339

Feeder schools for Bennett High School:

Elementary:	Bennett Elementary School
Middle:	Bennett Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.7%

White:

44.5%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennett High School ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.21. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bennett High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett High School is $12,339.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett High School 284^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Bennett High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bennett School District No. 29J:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett School District No. 29J 101^st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bennett High School

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Rank History for all students at Bennett High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	58.19	116^th	279	58.4%
2005	49.35	144^th	280	48.6%
2006	39.74	189^th	286	33.9%
2007	34.00	210^th	298	29.5%
2008	50.46	162^nd	301	46.2%
2009	57.53	136^th	310	56.1%
2010	58.34	152^nd	327	53.5%
2011	53.83	172^nd	337	49.0%
2012	55.79	169^th	334	49.4%
2013	60.11	151^st	349	56.7%
2014	39.32	239^th	369	35.2%
2015	31.04	196^th	292	32.9%
2016	11.75	235^th	255	7.8%
2017	31.73	153^rd	256	40.2%
2018	33.90	241^st	388	37.9%
2019	39.16	233^rd	411	43.3%
2021	10.85	183^rd	210	12.9%
2022	14.03	189^th	221	14.5%
2023	20.95	274^th	349	21.5%
2024	19.21	284^th	349	18.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	25.40	148^th	188	21.3%
2022	20.93	170^th	203	16.3%
2023	40.79	119^th	200	40.5%
2024	30.41	151^st	211	28.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennett High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	22.20	184^th	239	23.0%
2022	13.33	218^th	257	15.2%
2023	24.22	194^th	254	23.6%
2024	22.25	195^th	257	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennett High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	22.84	177^th	240	26.3%
2022	23.70	183^rd	253	27.7%
2023	20.50	199^th	252	21.0%
2024	18.12	208^th	256	18.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bennett High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	18.15	154^th	181	14.9%
2022	20.82	160^th	205	22.0%
2023	24.20	154^th	198	22.2%
2024	27.00	138^th	199	30.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bennett High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.02	199^th	225	11.6%
2022	10.49	212^th	228	7.0%
2023	8.63	219^th	234	6.4%
2024	15.01	201^st	229	12.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bennett High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	226	3	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	246
1989	218	5	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	245
1990	196	5	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	219
1991	193	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	205
1992	210	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	221
1993	216	3	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	225
1994	246	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	255
1995	289	1	1	13	4	n/a	n/a	308
1996	289	1	1	13	4	n/a	n/a	308
1997	297	1	1	12	4	n/a	n/a	315
1998	290	1	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	308
1999	297	1	6	20	1	n/a	n/a	325
2000	303	1	2	21	2	n/a	n/a	329
2001	292	2	3	22	1	n/a	n/a	320
2002	276	4	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	300
2003	276	4	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	300
2004	268	2	2	27	2	n/a	n/a	301
2005	300	3	1	29	3	n/a	n/a	336
2006	306	5	1	31	3	n/a	n/a	346
2007	303	4	2	33	1	n/a	n/a	343
2008	309	6	0	41	3	n/a	n/a	359
2009	298	3	1	48	4	n/a	n/a	354
2010	280	2	1	53	4	n/a	n/a	340
2011	283	2	1	47	6	1	1	341
2012	253	5	2	38	4	0	5	307
2013	226	3	2	42	2	0	8	283
2014	222	2	4	46	2	0	10	286
2015	246	1	3	55	2	0	10	317
2016	242	1	2	64	3	0	8	320
2017	272	3	1	72	3	0	7	358
2018	266	1	0	90	2	0	5	364
2019	234	2	0	97	2	0	10	345
2020	240	4	1	107	2	1	6	361
2021	212	7	0	135	3	2	12	371
2022	208	8	0	159	9	1	18	403
2023	190	11	2	195	8	3	18	427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennett High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	246	22.2	11.0	n/a
1989	245	19.0	12.8	10.6
1990	219	18.0	12.1	10.5
1991	205	18.0	11.3	9.8
1992	221	17.0	13.0	7.7
1993	225	17.0	13.2	9.3
1994	255	17.0	15.0	14.1
1995	308	20.0	15.4	12.7
1996	308	20.0	15.4	12.7
1997	315	20.0	15.8	8.3
1998	308	20.0	15.4	8.1
1999	325	19.4	16.8	10.8
2000	329	21.1	15.6	12.8
2001	320	19.5	16.4	7.8
2002	300	20.3	14.8	11.3
2003	300	20.3	14.8	11.3
2004	301	19.6	15.4	14.3
2005	336	18.5	18.2	14.6
2006	346	17.7	19.5	14.5
2007	343	18.8	18.2	20.4
2008	359	20.3	17.7	22.6
2009	354	20.8	17.0	18.9
2010	340	19.2	17.6	23.2
2011	341	18.1	18.8	25.5
2012	307	16.3	18.8	25.7
2013	283	17.3	16.3	30.7
2014	286	14.6	19.4	24.5
2015	317	15.0	21.1	23
2016	320	15.0	21.3	19.4
2017	358	18.0	19.8	19.8
2018	364	18.5	19.6	18.7
2019	345	18.2	18.9	19.4
2020	361	20.3	17.7	20.2
2021	371	19.0	19.5	31
2022	403	16.7	24.1	16.1
2023	427	21.9	19.4	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bennett High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	246	22.2	11.0	n/a
1989	245	19.0	12.8	10.6
1990	219	18.0	12.1	10.5
1991	205	18.0	11.3	9.8
1992	221	17.0	13.0	7.7
1993	225	17.0	13.2	9.3
1994	255	17.0	15.0	14.1
1995	308	20.0	15.4	12.7
1996	308	20.0	15.4	12.7
1997	315	20.0	15.8	8.3
1998	308	20.0	15.4	8.1
1999	325	19.4	16.8	10.8
2000	329	21.1	15.6	12.8
2001	320	19.5	16.4	7.8
2002	300	20.3	14.8	11.3
2003	300	20.3	14.8	11.3
2004	301	19.6	15.4	14.3
2005	336	18.5	18.2	14.6
2006	346	17.7	19.5	14.5
2007	343	18.8	18.2	20.4
2008	359	20.3	17.7	22.6
2009	354	20.8	17.0	18.9
2010	340	19.2	17.6	23.2
2011	341	18.1	18.8	25.5
2012	307	16.3	18.8	25.7
2013	283	17.3	16.3	30.7
2014	286	14.6	19.4	24.5
2015	317	15.0	21.1	23
2016	320	15.0	21.3	19.4
2017	358	18.0	19.8	19.8
2018	364	18.5	19.6	18.7
2019	345	18.2	18.9	19.4
2020	361	20.3	17.7	20.2
2021	371	19.0	19.5	31
2022	403	16.7	24.1	16.1
2023	427	21.9	19.4	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennett High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,331
2020	$9,241
2021	$8,522
2022	$12,825
2023	$12,339

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 411 High schools	Ranks 274^th of 349 High schools	21.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	345	427	23.8%
African American	2	11	450%
American Indian	2	8	300%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	97	195	101%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	234	190	18.8%
Two or More Races	10	18	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	24.6%	5.2%

Schools Near Bennett High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Bennett High School	Public	9-12	610 7th Street	Bennett	80102	Adams County	Bennett School District No. 29J	No	No	No	No	(303) 644-3234	427	22	19.4	24.6%	190 (44.5%)	11 (2.6%)	195 (45.7%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	18 (4.2%)	19.2	284^th of 349 public high schools	18.6%		21	274^th of 349 public high schools	21.5%	10	52.0	5.0	44.0	14.0	38.0	10.0								25.2	$12,339
Strasburg High School	Public	9-12	56729 East Colorado Avenue	Strasburg	80136	Adams County	Strasburg School District 31J	No	No	No	No	(303) 622-9211	379	20	18.7	29.0%	201 (53.0%)	9 (2.4%)	144 (38.0%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.2%)	31.6	233^rd of 349 public high schools	33.2%		28	243^rd of 349 public high schools	30.4%	10	57.0	22.0	61.0	21.0											$11,036
Prairie Creek High School	Public	9-12	1983 Monroe Street	Strasburg	80136	Adams County	Strasburg School District 31J	No	No	No	No	(303) 622-6328	13	1	11.0	38.5%	7 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$19,761
Byers Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	444 East Front Street	Byers	80103	Arapahoe County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	No	No	(303) 822-5292	251	18	14.3	37.5%	183 (72.9%)	2 (0.8%)	61 (24.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.3	136^th of 349 public high schools	61.0%		54.6	140^th of 349 public high schools	59.9%	4	76.0	41.0	72.0	41.0	51.0	35.0		42.9	46.5	45.1		26.4	45.2	25.0	$15,872
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory	Public	9-12	24500 East 6th Avenue	Aurora	80018	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 340-0121	1,795	84	21.3	54.0%	328 (18.3%)	312 (17.4%)	915 (51.0%)	100 (5.6%)	10 (0.6%)	6 (0.3%)	124 (6.9%)	38	205^th of 349 public high schools	41.3%		30.6	236^th of 349 public high schools	32.4%	31	58.0	31.0	52.0	38.0	45.0	27.0								19.5	$15,465
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College	Public	6-12	19535 East 46th Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0420	1,062	57	18.7	79.8%	47 (4.4%)	224 (21.1%)	649 (61.1%)	74 (7.0%)	4 (0.4%)	31 (2.9%)	33 (3.1%)	10.8	313^th of 349 public high schools	10.3%		9.2	318^th of 349 public high schools	8.9%	5	43.0	12.0	33.0	10.0	31.0	10.0	4.8	26.3	28.7	21.4	9.1	6.5	10.1	8.3	$18,008
Cherokee Trail High School	Public	9-12	25901 Arapahoe Parkway	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-1900	2,924	152	19.2	14.6%	1,630 (55.7%)	288 (9.8%)	488 (16.7%)	282 (9.6%)	17 (0.6%)	5 (0.2%)	214 (7.3%)	77.6	73^rd of 349 public high schools	79.1%		79.8	67^th of 349 public high schools	80.8%	6	82.0	48.0	80.0	51.0	74.0	44.0								20.8	$14,262
Legacy Options High School	Public	9-12	6850 North Argonne Street	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-3100	132	14	9.2	78.0%	2 (1.5%)	30 (22.7%)	83 (62.9%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.5%)	8 (6.1%)	3.5	346^th of 349 public high schools	0.9%		3.2	343^rd of 349 public high schools	1.7%	3	25.0				17.0										$23,993
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 452-2570	560	35	15.8	78.0%	13 (2.3%)	73 (13.0%)	411 (73.4%)	42 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	13 (2.3%)	13.3	303^rd of 349 public high schools	13.2%		11.8	307^th of 349 public high schools	12.0%	4	29.0	19.0	29.0	19.0	30.0	16.0								12.3	$15,472
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 485-6393	524	47	11.1	81.5%	28 (5.3%)	72 (13.7%)	385 (73.5%)	22 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	12 (2.3%)	19.9	281^st of 349 public high schools	19.5%		14.4	297^th of 349 public high schools	14.9%	16	50.0	18.0	53.0	20.0	33.0	13.0								7.5	$16,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennett High School

Is Bennett High School a good school?

Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Colorado high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bennett High School?

Students at Bennett High School are 46% Hispanic, 44% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Bennett High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Bennett High School.

What district is Bennett High School in?

Bennett School District No. 29J

What schools feed into Bennett High School?

Bennett High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bennett Elementary School
Middle : Bennett Middle School

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