James M. Bennett High School
School Overview
James M. Bennett High School is a public school located in Salisbury, Maryland. It is a school in Wicomico County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and 55% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,542 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 103 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,542 students are attending James M. Bennett High School. By gender, there are 789 and 753 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 103 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James M. Bennett High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 99.0% of teachers are certified. 90.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 103 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 102 | 99.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 6.8% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 386 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 37,793 Households |
| Population | 98,434 |
| Male | 48,681 |
| Female | 53,858 |
| Child Population | 29,379 |
| Total Housing Units | 42,382 Units |
| Average House Value | $175,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,060 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.60% |
| Average Household Income | $56,956 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.40% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
James M. Bennett High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 460 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 331 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at James M. Bennett High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 460 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 142 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 177 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 409 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 331 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 14 harassment and bullying has been reported at James M. Bennett High School. By gender, 4 male students and 10 students were reported. There are 2 gender-related, 6 race, color, or nation origin, and 6 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Disciplined | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
| White | Reported | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Disciplined | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 11 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Disciplined | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | |
Public Schools in Wicomico County Public Schools
In Wicomico County Public Schools, 25 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SALISBURY, Maryland
7 private schools are serving students in SALISBURY, Maryland. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.