Bennington High School

Bennington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
16610 Bennington Rd,  Bennington, NE
Bennington Public Schools
3.6
3.0
957 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Blomenkamp
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
660
Verbal
690
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
46.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
84.5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 220 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 181 Students
Creighton University 84 Students
Wayne State College 73 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 69 Students
Colorado State University 61 Students
Iowa State University 56 Students
Kansas State University 49 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 48 Students
University of Iowa 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 54 Students
Biology 50 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Business 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Chemistry 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Criminology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 49 Reviews
1.0 Alum
6/4/2025
If you're apart of the LGBTQ community you WILL be outcasted. Kids are horrible. Most teachers were not the best overall. But The art teachers were amazing. The administration was okay.
5.0 Senior
3/14/2024
Bennington offered me lots of opportunities when it came to classes and other courses. I was able to complete 5 AP classes for college credit over my junior and senior year. They also have good programs for sports, and an overall good environment to learn in. Almost every teacher I had truly cared about their students and wanted to see us succeed.
5.0 Senior
12/11/2019
The teachers at Bennington are so helpful and always there when you need support. From academics to sports our community supports the students. Having the small town feel with our wonderful school that promotes excellence is a great combination.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/14/2025
Entitled students who bully. Staff are out of line with their unsolicited opinions, judgements, and imposing unprofessional attitudes.
3.0 other
2/23/2023
Many teachers are passionate and dedicated to ensuring their students do learn the material and it sticks with them, mainly through engaging and entertaining teaching involving everyone in the classroom. However there is not much diversity, I remember seeing one class consisting mainly of African Am...
2.0 parent
5/18/2021
Worst. Administration. Ever. If you can look past the horrible leadership, most of the teachers do a good job. The students are very nice, but not very welcoming at first. The female sports are secondary, especially to the administrators. If you are part of the "Good 'ol Boys," then you're set. And...
5.0 parent
11/18/2019
Moved to Bennington School District over 10 years ago because of the top-rated public school system ... and have never been disappointed. LOVE BPS!

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Bennington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bennington, NE, in the Bennington neighborhood, and is served by the Bennington Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 957 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Bennington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $444,217. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westview High School, Concordia Junior/Senior High School, Bennington Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Bennington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bennington High School.

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