Benton Consolidated High School is a public high school located in Benton, Illinois, United States. The campus is located in a city setting on Benton's east side, and has been operating since 1888. Benton Consolidated High School is in a school district separate from the K-8 schools in and around Benton.
Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Benton Cons High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benton Cons High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Benton school district, covering approximately 188.3 square miles around Benton, IL. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton Cons High School's student population of 604 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benton Cons High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Cons High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2279 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Cons High School's ranking?
Benton Cons High School is ranked #2279 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Benton Cons High School often compared to?
Benton Cons High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herrin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Cons High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Cons High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Benton Cons High School?
604 students attend Benton Cons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Benton Cons High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Cons High School?
Benton Cons High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Cons High School offer ?
Benton Cons High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benton Cons High School part of?
Benton Cons High School is part of Benton Cons HSD 103 School District.
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