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