Bennington Junior High/High School

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Bennington Junior High/High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
301 N Putnam St,  Bennington, KS
Twin Valley Unified School District
4.1
2.7
219 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.8%
State Average
28.7%
Science
31.4%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
185:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
87.2%
Hispanic
6.4%
Two or more races
5%
Black
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Fort Hays State University 47 Students
Kansas State University 42 Students
Wichita State University 28 Students
The University of Kansas 25 Students
Kansas Wesleyan University 23 Students
Cloud County Community College 17 Students
Emporia State University 16 Students
Washburn University 14 Students
Hutchinson Community College 9 Students
Barton Community College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Engineering 5 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 42 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/10/2019
Bennington schools are the best school system in Nebraska for a multitude of reasons. The community has really helped built a solid foundation of support and resources to ensure kids are getting the best education possible. The faculty and staff are committed to excellence and provide consistency in the lives of the students. I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a strong and amazing community of leaders and scholars.
5.0 Alum
3/2/2019
I graduated from Bennington High School in 2018 and it was the best years of my life. The teachers were always willing to help and pushed you to succeed. If I could I would definitely go back and repeat all four years. If I had to change something it would be the new learning system they acquired my senior year and all the political nonsense that went into sports.
4.0 Senior
11/11/2018
What I like about Bennington High School is that everyone knows who I am and supports me both academically and athletically. What I don't like is the way our teachers were not properly prepared for the new Summit Platform.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/15/2022
It was an absolutely horrible experience. They conducted themselves very unprofessionally and they discriminate when children have special learning needs. Not pleased at all.
5.0 parent
4/12/2021
I have heard this school is a great one!
2.0 other
1/28/2015
There have been some changes happening in the school as far as personnel and employee relations the last two years that are not beneficial in any way to making it anything but a hostile working environment. I believe there should be some changes made as far as the board and superintendent are concer...

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Bennington Junior High/High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Bennington, KS and is served by the Twin Valley Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 219 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Bennington Junior High/High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 21. Learn more about what Bennington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bennington Junior High/High School.

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