Bendle High School is a public high school in Burton, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for the Bendle Public Schools.
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Bendle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bendle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bendle High School's student population of 307 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'We are Bendle'.
School Rankings
Bendle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bendle High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2729 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bendle High School's ranking?
Bendle High School is ranked #2729 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bendle High School often compared to?
Bendle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atherton Jr Sr High School, Bentley Senior High School, Grand Blanc Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bendle High School?
The graduation rate of Bendle High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bendle High School?
307 students attend Bendle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bendle High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bendle High School?
Bendle High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bendle High School offer ?
Bendle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bendle High School part of?
Bendle High School is part of Bendle School District.
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