Bentworth Senior High School

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Bentworth Senior High School ranks 325 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bentworth Senior High School is a public high school located in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, serving 344 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bentworth School District, which is ranked 299 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bentworth Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.31%) compared to nearby schools, and it has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.3% to 96.3% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the surrounding schools. However, the school's performance on Keystone Exams is mixed, with strong results in Biology and Literature but significantly lower Algebra I proficiency rates than the state average and some nearby schools like Peters Township High School and South Park Senior High School. Additionally, Bentworth Senior High School has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.85% in 2021-2022 to 74.42% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Bentworth Senior High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 108th in 2014-2015 to 525th in 2022-2023, suggesting inconsistent academic performance. The school's performance on state assessments for specific student subgroups, such as white students, low-socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, is generally lower than the overall school performance, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support. Overall, Bentworth Senior High School faces a mix of strengths and challenges, and it may need to examine the practices and strategies of higher-performing nearby schools to identify areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

75 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314-1422

(724) 239-5911

District: Bentworth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
325^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,376

Feeder schools for Bentworth Senior High School:

Elementary:	Bentworth Elementary Center
Middle:	Bentworth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.3

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bentworth Senior High School ranks better than 51.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.77. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bentworth Senior 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentworth Senior High School is 6.3. (See more...)

Compare Bentworth Senior High School employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentworth Senior High School is $19,376.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bentworth Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentworth Senior High School 325^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bentworth Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Bentworth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentworth School District 299^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bentworth Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Bentworth Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	47.58	372^nd	583	36.2%
2004	82.97	80^th	590	86.4%
2005	73.67	141^st	593	76.2%
2006	50.16	372^nd	604	38.4%
2007	70.39	180^th	615	70.7%
2008	52.60	359^th	621	42.2%
2009	53.80	349^th	632	44.8%
2010	59.00	311^th	649	52.1%
2011	55.90	359^th	660	45.6%
2012	54.03	374^th	664	43.7%
2013	43.28	410^th	591	30.6%
2014	69.91	167^th	580	71.2%
2015	79.85	108^th	680	84.1%
2016	72.68	201^st	677	70.3%
2017	55.25	384^th	663	42.1%
2018	51.30	425^th	673	36.8%
2019	53.58	399^th	693	42.4%
2022	78.59	122^nd	634	80.8%
2023	56.77	325^th	674	51.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bentworth Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.14	307^th	652	52.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bentworth Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.65	307^th	502	38.8%

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Rank History for White students at Bentworth Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.68	333^rd	577	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bentworth Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	485	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1989	462	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	465
1990	463	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	465
1991	468	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
1992	480	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	482
1993	491	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	495
1994	488	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	492
1995	482	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
1996	482	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
1997	461	11	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	475
1998	412	14	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	430
1999	410	10	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
2000	423	10	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	437
2001	409	8	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	420
2002	406	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	417
2003	406	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	417
2004	380	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
2005	388	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	397
2006	383	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	394
2007	378	8	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	391
2008	369	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	380
2009	346	7	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	358
2010	356	9	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
2011	358	6	6	1	0	0	2	373
2012	367	8	6	4	0	0	1	386
2013	368	7	6	7	0	0	3	391
2014	348	8	2	7	1	0	6	372
2015	341	6	1	6	0	0	4	358
2016	328	8	0	6	0	0	5	347
2017	328	10	1	5	0	0	4	348
2018	331	12	1	5	0	0	0	349
2019	339	7	1	6	0	0	1	354
2020	326	5	1	9	0	0	3	344
2021	335	1	0	6	1	0	15	358
2022	319	2	1	4	1	0	17	344
2023	321	2	1	4	1	0	15	344

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 Bentworth Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	491	31.0	15.8	n/a
1989	465	32.0	14.5	n/a
1990	465	32.0	14.5	0
1991	469	32.0	14.6	n/a
1992	482	32.0	15.0	n/a
1993	495	31.1	15.9	n/a
1994	492	29.1	16.9	n/a
1995	493	29.5	16.7	n/a
1996	493	29.5	16.7	n/a
1997	475	28.0	17.0	n/a
1998	430	28.0	15.4	n/a
1999	424	28.0	15.1	n/a
2000	437	27.0	16.2	9.8
2001	420	26.0	16.2	10.2
2002	417	25.0	16.7	12.9
2003	417	25.0	16.7	12.9
2004	389	27.0	14.4	12.6
2005	397	26.0	15.3	13.6
2006	394	24.2	16.3	20.1
2007	391	28.8	13.6	19.7
2008	380	28.8	13.2	18.4
2009	358	27.9	12.8	29.3
2010	372	29.0	12.7	24.7
2011	373	28.2	13.2	27.6
2012	386	28.2	13.6	31.9
2013	391	28.6	13.6	30.7
2014	372	28.6	12.9	36.6
2015	358	27.0	13.2	33.8
2016	347	29.0	11.9	39.5
2017	348	28.6	12.1	27.9
2018	349	28.6	12.1	30.1
2019	354	28.6	12.3	32.8
2020	344	28.2	12.1	32.6
2021	358	26.2	13.6	33.2
2022	344	25.2	13.6	32.8
2023	344	54.0	6.3	74.4

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 Bentworth Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	491	31.0	15.8	n/a
1989	465	32.0	14.5	n/a
1990	465	32.0	14.5	0
1991	469	32.0	14.6	n/a
1992	482	32.0	15.0	n/a
1993	495	31.1	15.9	n/a
1994	492	29.1	16.9	n/a
1995	493	29.5	16.7	n/a
1996	493	29.5	16.7	n/a
1997	475	28.0	17.0	n/a
1998	430	28.0	15.4	n/a
1999	424	28.0	15.1	n/a
2000	437	27.0	16.2	9.8
2001	420	26.0	16.2	10.2
2002	417	25.0	16.7	12.9
2003	417	25.0	16.7	12.9
2004	389	27.0	14.4	12.6
2005	397	26.0	15.3	13.6
2006	394	24.2	16.3	20.1
2007	391	28.8	13.6	19.7
2008	380	28.8	13.2	18.4
2009	358	27.9	12.8	29.3
2010	372	29.0	12.7	24.7
2011	373	28.2	13.2	27.6
2012	386	28.2	13.6	31.9
2013	391	28.6	13.6	30.7
2014	372	28.6	12.9	36.6
2015	358	27.0	13.2	33.8
2016	347	29.0	11.9	39.5
2017	348	28.6	12.1	27.9
2018	349	28.6	12.1	30.1
2019	354	28.6	12.3	32.8
2020	344	28.2	12.1	32.6
2021	358	26.2	13.6	33.2
2022	344	25.2	13.6	32.8
2023	344	54.0	6.3	74.4

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 Bentworth Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (1.6%)	$15,287 (98.4%)	$15,534
2020	$243 (1.5%)	$15,736 (98.5%)	$15,980
2021	$435 (2.8%)	$14,837 (97.2%)	$15,272
2022	$1,172 (6.0%)	$18,204 (94.0%)	$19,376

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentworth Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 399^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 325^th of 674 High schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Bentworth Senior High School)	58	28.1	29.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bentworth Senior High School)	49.4	59.3	9.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bentworth Senior High School)	82.7	61.6	21.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	344	2.8%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	339	321	5.3%
Two or More Races	1	15	1400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.8%	74.4%	41.7%

Schools Near Bentworth Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bentworth Senior High School	Public	9-12	75 Bearcat Dr	Bentleyville	15314	Washington County	Bentworth School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 239-5911	344	54	6.3	74.4%	321 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	56.8	325^th of 674 public high schools	51.8%		78.6	122^nd of 634 public high schools	80.8%	203	28.1	59.3	61.6	$19,376	$1,172	$18,204
Ringgold Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Ram Drive	Monongahela	15063	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 258-2200	852	59	14.5	81.5%	735 (86.3%)	55 (6.5%)	21 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.7%)	34.6	485^th of 674 public high schools	28.0%		42.1	442^nd of 634 public high schools	30.3%	43	23.0	43.4	48.6	$15,728	$643	$15,085
Charleroi Area High School	Public	9-12	100 Fecsen Dr	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Charleroi School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 483-3600	476	31	15.3	32.8%	371 (77.9%)	32 (6.7%)	18 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.7%)	51.5	367^th of 674 public high schools	45.5%		44.7	422^nd of 634 public high schools	33.4%	55	26.3	50.5	63.3	$20,866	$1,780	$19,086
Mon Valley Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	Five Guttman Avenue	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Mon Valley Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 489-9581	2	15	.1		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bethlehem-Center Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	179 Crawford Rd	Fredericktown	15333	Washington County	Bethlehem-Center School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 267-4910	302	21	14.7	37.1%	284 (94.0%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	26.8	523^rd of 674 public high schools	22.4%		13.8	552^nd of 634 public high schools	12.9%	29	4.4	34.4	55.3	$12,994	$00	$12,994
California Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	11 Trojan Way	Coal Center	15423	Washington County	California Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-5800	286	19	14.8	36.0%	249 (87.1%)	23 (8.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	26.9	520^th of 674 public high schools	22.8%		62.3	270^th of 634 public high schools	57.4%	250	8.8	37.7	50.0	$19,341	$1,924	$17,418
Monessen Senior High School	Public	9-12	1245 State Rd	Monessen	15062	Westmoreland County	Monessen City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 684-7100	193	15	12.4	60.1%	79 (40.9%)	72 (37.3%)	6 (3.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (18.1%)	5.3	637^th of 674 public high schools	5.5%					(n/a)	0.0	13.8	27.6	$105	$11	$93
Brownsville Area High School	Public	9-12	One Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-8200	434	31	14.2	77.4%	340 (78.3%)	35 (8.1%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.3%)	17.9	563^rd of 674 public high schools	16.5%		17.8	538^th of 634 public high schools	15.1%	25	14.3	32.9	36.1	$19,252	$2,204	$17,047
Belle Vernon Area High School	Public	9-12	425 Crest Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	752	43	17.3	35.9%	654 (87.0%)	20 (2.7%)	28 (3.7%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	73.3	171^st of 674 public high schools	74.6%		64.5	247^th of 634 public high schools	61.0%	76	34.1	66.2		$15,381	$854	$14,527
Peters Township High School	Public	9-12	121 Rolling Hills Dr.	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6250	1,226	87	14.0	11.4%	1,119 (91.3%)	6 (0.5%)	28 (2.3%)	40 (3.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.3%)	94.6	16^th of 674 public high schools	97.6%		86.8	47^th of 634 public high schools	92.6%	31	67.8	87.7	88.2	$17,085	$113	$16,971

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentworth Senior High School

What district is Bentworth Senior High School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Bentworth Senior High School?

Students at Bentworth Senior High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bentworth Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Bentworth Senior High School.

What schools feed into Bentworth Senior High School?

Bentworth Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bentworth Elementary Center
Middle : Bentworth Middle School

Is Bentworth Senior High School a good school?

Bentworth Senior High School ranks 325^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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