Bennington Junior High/High School

Twin Valley
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
219 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bennington Junior High/High School, located at 301 N. Putnam in Bennington, Kansas, serves as a core educational hub for the Twin Valley Unified School District (USD 240). The school provides a combined environment for students in the middle and high school grade levels, focusing on academic development, extracurricular engagement, and fostering a sense of community within a smaller, rural Kansas school setting.

As part of the USD 240 district, the school emphasizes a commitment to student growth and preparation for post-secondary success. By integrating junior high and high school operations, the institution creates a continuous educational experience that encourages mentorship and continuity for its student body. Those seeking more information regarding the school's specific programs, athletic schedules, or district policies can visit their official website at http://www.usd240.org.
219
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    191 (87.2%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.0%)
  • Black
    3 (1.4%)
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: Twin Valley
Phone: (785)488-3321
Website: http://www.usd240.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 7 34
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School
North Ottawa County
300 Students
602 Woodland Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467 (8.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th