James M. Bennett High

300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804

1,474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James M. Bennett High School, located in Salisbury, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Wicomico County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a wide range of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and various career and technical education programs. It has long been recognized as a focal point for student development, balancing traditional classroom learning with a robust extracurricular culture that emphasizes school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local Salisbury community. It maintains a strong reputation for its athletic programs and diverse student organizations, which encourage students to cultivate leadership and collaborative skills outside of the core curriculum. By providing a supportive environment and diverse learning opportunities, James M. Bennett High aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

1,474

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James M. Bennett High
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	232
Black	543
Asian	64
Two or More	101
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Black
543 (36.9%)
White
516 (35.1%)
Hispanic
232 (15.8%)
Two or More
101 (6.9%)
Asian
64 (4.4%)
American Indian
10 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5141
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	726
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 416

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 352

Grade 12 302