Bentley
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd., Lafayette, CA, 94549-0945 - View a map of this school Map
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Bentley School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school, grades K-12. Bentley School inspires inquiry, academic excellence, personal achievement, and character by engaging students’ intellect and creativity, and by encouraging them to embrace values that enrich their community and the world. Honor, character, dignity, compassion, and ethical responsibility are fundamental ideals in our community and in our approach to teaching and learning. Our comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum promotes a life long pursuit and love of learning; provides a range of challenging opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts; encourages balance in students’ individual interests and goals. The support of intellectual inquiry is developed by encouraging students to explore their individual skills and talents and by provoking a willingness to articulate ideas and to engage critical thought. We provide an environment that allows students to take risks and to confront challenges in creative and individual ways. ...read more  

School Overview:
Bentley
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Contra Costa County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 161 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 2% 39%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 50 students
Grade 10 - 52 students
Grade 11 - 29 students
Grade 12 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Bentley School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school, grades K-12. Bentley School inspires inquiry, academic excellence, personal achievement, and character by engaging students’ intellect and creativity, and by encouraging them to embrace values that enrich their community and the world. Honor, character, dignity, compassion, and ethical responsibility are fundamental ideals in our community and in our approach to teaching and learning. Our comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum promotes a life long pursuit and love of learning; provides a range of challenging opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts; encourages balance in students’ individual interests and goals. The support of intellectual inquiry is developed by encouraging students to explore their individual skills and talents and by provoking a willingness to articulate ideas and to engage critical thought. We provide an environment that allows students to take risks and to confront challenges in creative and individual ways.
  • Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 94549 )
School Zip ( 94549 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 23,995 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 72% 32%
Population Average Age 42 years old 33.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $101,555 $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.6 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 42 years old
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Zipcode (94549)



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1. Holden High School - 27 students - view location
2. Orinda Academy - 113 students - view location
3. The College Preparatory School - 335 students - view location
4. Holy Names High School - 277 students - view location
5. Maybeck High School - 96 students - view location
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