The original two-story building also housed seventh and eighth graders during the first few years of operation.

During the 1950s, two wings, a gymnasium, an auto shop area, a pool, an auditorium, and a multi-purpose room were added to the school.

As the decade progressed and the Detroit economy experienced a downturn, the school and district were losing students rapidly.

Bentley was the obvious choice as it was the oldest facility, its operational costs were the highest, and major renovations were needed for the entire building.

After the school closed, the building and facilities were used for adult education, youth sports, and community groups.

The Bentley track and field was also preserved for use by Livonia sports teams, as was the baseball diamond, which was last used by Madonna University but currently sits idle.