LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY

469 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology, located at 2885 Main Street in Buffalo, New York, is a public secondary school operating within the Buffalo City School District. The school is designed to provide students with a modern educational experience that emphasizes the intersection of traditional academics and technological literacy. By focusing on "innovative technology," the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of the 21st-century workforce, offering programs that seek to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital proficiency.

The school is situated in the University Heights area of Buffalo, utilizing its location to connect students with local educational and professional resources. As part of the Buffalo Public Schools’ commitment to specialized learning, Bennett High School structures its curriculum to engage students through hands-on learning and collaborative projects. Its mission centers on creating a supportive environment where students are equipped with the technical skills and academic foundation necessary for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter specialized career paths directly after graduation.

469

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	79
Black	292
Asian	52
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Black
292 (62.4%)
Hispanic
79 (16.9%)
Asian
52 (11.1%)
White
29 (6.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)816-4250
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 145

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 83