Bendle High School

www.bendleschools.org

317 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bendle High School, located in Burton, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bendle Public Schools district. Situated on East Scottwood Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, academic development, and extracurricular involvement. As a smaller district, Bendle prides itself on fostering close relationships between faculty and students, which allows for a more personalized approach to learning and student mentorship.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bendle High School offers various programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school maintains an active presence in local athletics and student organizations, encouraging a well-rounded educational experience. By focusing on both rigorous academics and community-centered values, Bendle High School strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to navigate their future paths effectively.

317

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bendle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	17
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

White
236 (74.4 %)
Two or More
37 (11.7 %)
Black
23 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Bendle Public Schools
Phone:	(810)591-5103
Website:	http://www.bendleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 84

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 81