Bendle High School

Summary:

Bendle High School is a public magnet high school located in Burton, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 317 students. The school is part of the Atherton Community Schools district, which is ranked 520 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bendle High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (74.45%) compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a majority African American student population. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 67.4% to 82.5%, generally higher than the nearby schools. However, Bendle High School also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 39.0% to 67.9%, significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools like WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus and Southwestern Classical Academy. The school's test scores in M-Step/Science, M-Step/Social Studies, and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing are consistently lower than the state averages, with only around 15-37% of students proficient or better.

The data suggests that Bendle High School faces significant challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.38% to 98.17%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These challenges are not unique to Bendle High School, as the nearby schools in the Flint School District of the City of and Atherton Community Schools districts are also struggling with low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive and sustained approach that provides the necessary resources and support to help students succeed.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2283 E Scottwood Ave
       Burton, MI  48529-1721


(810) 591-5103

District: Bendle Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,364 Help


Feeder schools for Bendle High School:

Elementary:    South Bendle Elementary School
    West Bendle Elementary School
Middle:    Bendle Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Two or more races:
11.7%
African American:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Bendle High School ranks worse than 70.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bendle High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), two or more races (11.7%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bendle High School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Bendle High School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bendle High School is $15,364.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bendle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bendle High School 521st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Bendle High School in the ranking list.)

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Bendle Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bendle Public Schools 520th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bendle High School

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Rank History for all students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.78 517th 705 26.7%
2007 23.00 596th 767 22.3%
2008 45.49 492nd 750 34.4%
2009 36.33 540th 754 28.4%
2010 37.19 535th 765 30.1%
2011 41.49 536th 784 31.6%
2012 25.86 569th 773 26.4%
2013 36.43 520th 805 35.4%
2014 38.08 516th 799 35.4%
2015 27.95 600th 832 27.9%
2016 15.82 657th 852 22.9%
2017 27.88 538th 835 35.6%
2018 27.11 572nd 824 30.6%
2019 12.38 576th 666 13.5%
2021 27.75 427th 561 23.9%
2023 32.05 503rd 735 31.6%
2024 28.39 521st 743 29.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.12 43rd 105 59.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.68 213th 315 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 491st 755 35.0%
2019 18.27 452nd 532 15.0%
2021 52.01 190th 417 54.4%
2023 37.38 390th 614 36.5%
2024 36.84 409th 654 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.28 544th 710 23.4%
2019 12.30 491st 554 11.4%
2023 35.98 392nd 611 35.8%
2024 11.85 551st 619 11.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.70 415th 707 41.3%
2019 8.25 507th 543 6.6%
2021 35.07 314th 472 33.5%
2023 20.64 500th 611 18.2%
2024 46.99 311th 633 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bendle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.94 547th 708 22.7%
2019 14.04 519th 582 10.8%
2021 27.87 389th 516 24.6%
2023 30.09 453rd 647 30.0%
2024 17.06 555th 638 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bendle High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 1 2 7 15 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 307 1 1 11 10 n/a n/a 0 330
1990 287 0 1 9 18 n/a n/a -3 312
1991 288 0 0 6 15 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 269 1 0 7 9 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 346 1 1 14 15 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 364 0 2 13 13 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 343 0 3 14 13 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 343 0 3 14 13 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 362 1 1 14 13 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 343 0 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 322 1 6 9 13 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 311 1 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 305 5 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 332 1 3 7 5 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 332 1 3 7 5 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 346 3 2 8 8 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 360
2006 340 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 20 364
2007 376 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 19 398
2008 350 n/a n/a 5 2 n/a n/a 22 379
2009 354 3 2 4 2 n/a n/a 15 380
2010 337 13 3 3 1 n/a n/a 18 375
2011 285 6 1 8 1 3 6 0 310
2012 305 13 1 18 0 7 11 0 355
2013 328 14 1 14 0 6 18 0 381
2014 281 17 1 19 3 5 14 0 340
2015 303 37 2 29 2 3 23 0 399
2016 304 45 1 29 2 1 19 0 401
2017 268 51 1 31 2 0 24 0 377
2018 269 51 0 29 0 2 20 0 371
2019 265 46 0 25 1 1 20 0 358
2020 257 42 0 18 3 1 23 0 344
2021 250 31 0 11 4 1 30 0 327
2022 255 26 0 16 3 0 39 0 339
2023 236 23 1 17 3 0 37 0 317

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 Bendle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 330 n/a n/a 3
1990 312 25.0 12.4 2.9
1991 309 n/a n/a n/a
1992 286 n/a n/a 17.8
1993 377 n/a 0.0 17.8
1994 392 20.5 19.1 25.3
1995 373 23.0 16.2 21.7
1996 373 23.0 16.2 21.7
1997 391 23.0 17.0 28.4
1998 355 20.0 17.8 32.7
1999 351 18.0 19.5 30.2
2000 328 17.0 19.3 26.2
2001 323 18.0 17.9 29.1
2002 348 18.6 18.7 35.9
2003 348 18.6 18.7 35.9
2004 367 18.7 19.6 40.3
2005 360 19.6 18.4 54.4
2006 364 17.9 20.3 58.7
2007 398 17.9 22.2 54.6
2008 379 19.3 19.6 54.6
2009 380 18.8 20.2 71.5
2010 375 18.4 20.3 76.2
2011 310 18.2 16.9 72.9
2012 355 17.4 20.3 79.2
2013 381 16.4 23.1 83.7
2014 340 17.1 19.8 82.1
2015 399 18.0 22.1 86.5
2016 401 18.0 22.2 89.5
2017 377 18.2 20.7 91.8
2018 371 19.2 19.3 92.2
2019 358 19.5 18.3 96.6
2020 344 18.9 18.1 94.5
2021 327 18.5 17.6 98.2
2022 339 19.4 17.4 89.4
2023 317 19.6 16.1 90.5

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 Bendle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 330 n/a n/a 3
1990 312 25.0 12.4 2.9
1991 309 n/a n/a n/a
1992 286 n/a n/a 17.8
1993 377 n/a 0.0 17.8
1994 392 20.5 19.1 25.3
1995 373 23.0 16.2 21.7
1996 373 23.0 16.2 21.7
1997 391 23.0 17.0 28.4
1998 355 20.0 17.8 32.7
1999 351 18.0 19.5 30.2
2000 328 17.0 19.3 26.2
2001 323 18.0 17.9 29.1
2002 348 18.6 18.7 35.9
2003 348 18.6 18.7 35.9
2004 367 18.7 19.6 40.3
2005 360 19.6 18.4 54.4
2006 364 17.9 20.3 58.7
2007 398 17.9 22.2 54.6
2008 379 19.3 19.6 54.6
2009 380 18.8 20.2 71.5
2010 375 18.4 20.3 76.2
2011 310 18.2 16.9 72.9
2012 355 17.4 20.3 79.2
2013 381 16.4 23.1 83.7
2014 340 17.1 19.8 82.1
2015 399 18.0 22.1 86.5
2016 401 18.0 22.2 89.5
2017 377 18.2 20.7 91.8
2018 371 19.2 19.3 92.2
2019 358 19.5 18.3 96.6
2020 344 18.9 18.1 94.5
2021 327 18.5 17.6 98.2
2022 339 19.4 17.4 89.4
2023 317 19.6 16.1 90.5

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 Bendle High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,250 (11.6%) $9,503 (88.4%) $10,753
2020 $1,774 (15.7%) $9,508 (84.3%) $11,282
2021 $2,979 (24.1%) $9,360 (75.9%) $12,339
2022 $3,441 (25.3%) $10,177 (74.7%) $13,618
2023 $3,904 (25.4%) $11,460 (74.6%) $15,364

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bendle High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 576th of 666 High schoolsRanks 503rd of 735 High schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Bendle High School)2337.3
 14.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Bendle Public Schools)2337.3
 14.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bendle High School)3623.5
 12.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bendle Public Schools)3623.5
 12.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358317
 11.5%
African American4623
 50%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian01
Hispanic2517
 32%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White265236
 10.9%
Two or More Races2037
 85%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%90.5%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bendle High School

Bendle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Bendle Elementary School
Elementary : West Bendle Elementary School
Middle : Bendle Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Bendle High School.

Students at Bendle High School are 74% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Bendle High School ranks 521st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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