Bennett High School

431 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bennett High School is a public secondary school located in Bennett, Colorado, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a key institution within the Bennett School District 29J, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities. The campus is situated in a rural-suburban setting, which fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff often prioritize personalized attention and supportive relationships with their students.

The school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce. In addition to its standard curriculum, Bennett High School emphasizes character development and school spirit, frequently encouraging student involvement in athletics, clubs, and various leadership activities. By maintaining a focus on academic growth and community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for the families and residents of the growing Bennett area.

431

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	227
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
227 (52.7%)
White
167 (38.7%)
Two or More
24 (5.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.4%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bennett School District No. 29J
Phone:	(303)644-3234
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 99

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 115