Bentworth School District

The Bentworth School District is a small, rural public school district located in southwestern Pennsylvania. Bentworth School District encompasses approximately . It covers the boroughs of Bentleyville, Cokeburg, and Ellsworth as well as North Bethlehem Township and Somerset Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Schools

The school system's name is a combination of the former public schools operated in Bentleyville (Bears) and Ellsworth (Tigers). The school's mascot, the Bearcat, is also a combination of those belonging to former schools.

Historic schools

• Bentleyville Elementary School (Washington Street School, Bentleyville High School)
• Somerset Elementary School
• Scenery Hill School (presently North Bethlehem Twp. Community Center)
• Nicholl School
• Ellsworth Schools

Current schools

The system currently operates three schools:

• Bentworth Elementary Center serves students K-4th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
• Bentworth Middle School serves students 5th–8th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
• Bentworth High School

The elementary and high schools are located in Bentleyville Borough while the middle school is located nearby in Somerset Township. Additionally, the District maintains an athletic field in Ellsworth.

Extracurriculars

Bentworth School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and interscholastic athletics

Sports

The Bentworth School District funds:

Boys:

• Baseball – AA
• Basketball- AA
• Football – AA
• Golf – AA
• Soccer – A
• Track and Field – AA
• Wrestling – AA

Girls:

• Basketball – AA
• Soccer (Fall) – A
• Softball – AA
• Track and Field – AA
• Volleyball – A

Middle School Sports:

Boys:

• Basketball
• Football
• Soccer
• Wrestling

Girls:

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Softball
• Volleyball

According to PIAA directory July 2013

Notable alumni

Bentworth High School

• Justine Ezarik (2002), internet personality, known for her YouTube channel, iJustine.

Bentleyville High School

• Val Jansante, footballer, Pittsburgh Steeler (1946–51)
• Barry Stout (1960); Pennsylvania state senator

Ellsworth High School

• Donald P. Bellisario (1953); screenwriter and producer

References

Bentworth School District