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#134 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 5% in state

Bentworth Shs

High School · Bentworth Sd · Bentleyville, PA

A Bentworth Sd high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 Bearcat Dr, Bentleyville, PA 15314

  • Math 47% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+26.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
District spending per student$16,408
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Bentworth Shs score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
65%
2021*
Math
65%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bentworth Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentleyville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,895

Median home value

$164,700

Median rent

$621/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bentworth Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bentworth Shs is listed in Bentworth SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bentworth Shs

Bentworth Shs is a public high school in Bentleyville, PA, part of Bentworth Sd, serving approximately 354 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bentworth Shs

What grades does Bentworth Shs serve?

Bentworth Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bentworth Shs?

Bentworth Shs has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentworth Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Bentworth Shs is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bentworth Shs rank in PA?

Bentworth Shs ranks #134 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Bentworth Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Bentworth Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bentworth Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentworth Shs has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bentworth Shs a charter school?

No, Bentworth Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bentworth Shs a Title I school?

No, Bentworth Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentworth Shs?

100.0% of students at Bentworth Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 15314)
3,490
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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