Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy's student population of 435 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2586 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
63%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy's ranking?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is ranked #2586 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy?
The graduation rate of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy?
435 students attend Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy offer ?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy part of?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy located?
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy is located in the Starin Central neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Starin Central.
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