Bentworth Sr. High School vs. California Area Sr. High School
Should you attend Bentworth Sr. High School or California Area Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bentworth Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
California Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades 9-12, Bentworth Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 292 students in grades 9-12, California Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
354 students
292 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1862 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
94
77
Grade 10 Students
85
74
Grade 11 Students
80
72
Grade 12 Students
95
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
