Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Benton Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton Area High School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton Area High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Area High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Benton Area High School?
186 students attend Benton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Benton Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Area High School?
Benton Area High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Area High School offer ?
Benton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Area High School part of?
Benton Area High School is part of Benton Area SD School District.
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