Serving 277 students in grades 7-12, Benton Area Mshs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
60%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
59%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Area Mshs High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Area Mshs High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Benton Area Mshs High School?
277 students attend Benton Area Mshs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Benton Area Mshs High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Area Mshs High School?
Benton Area Mshs 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 Mshs High School offer ?
Benton Area Mshs High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Benton Area Mshs High School part of?
Benton Area Mshs High School is part of Benton Area School District.
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