LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY
401 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.
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.
401
Total Students
37.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black | 247 |
| Asian | 44 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Black247 (61.6 %)
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Hispanic60 (15.0 %)
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Asian44 (11.0 %)
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White34 (8.5 %)
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Two or More12 (3.0 %)
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American Indian4 (1.0 %)
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: | 401 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 422 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
115
Grade 10
103
Grade 11
97
Grade 12
85
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 115 |
| Grade 10 | 103 |
| Grade 11 | 97 |
| Grade 12 | 85 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 122 | 30.4% |
| Male | 279 | 69.6% |
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