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.
401
Total Students
37.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY
Demographic Student Count
White34
Hispanic60
Black247
Asian44
Two or More12
American Indian4
  • Black
    247 (61.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    60 (15.0 %)
  • Asian
    44 (11.0 %)
  • White
    34 (8.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9115
Grade 10103
Grade 1197
Grade 1285
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12230.4%
Male27969.6%
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