Bennett High School is a secondary school located in Bennett, Colorado, United States. Vocational programs at Bennett are offered in business, agriculture, and industrial arts. Also available, through the T. H.
Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bennett High School's student population of 449 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett High School's ranking?
Bennett High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett High School often compared to?
Bennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Middle School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bennett High School?
The graduation rate of Bennett High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bennett High School?
449 students attend Bennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bennett High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett High School?
Bennett High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett High School offer ?
Bennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett High School part of?
Bennett High School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BHS FIRST DAY BACK!! (Events, Bennett School District)
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School K-2!! (Bennett School District)
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Preschool! (Bennett School District)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break- No School (Bennett School District)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break- No School (Bennett School District)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
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