Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy's student population of 482 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2373 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 93% | 18% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton Harbor Charter School Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is The Bridge Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Steam Academy At Mlk (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Harbor The Bridge Academy Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 91 students
0.4 miles
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064 0.4 10-12 91 - Benton Harbor Dream Academy Alternative School Of Choice Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 162 students10
0.4 miles
1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900 0.4 9-12 162 - Benton Harbor Benton Harbor High School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 625 students10
0.7 miles
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200 0.7 9-12 625 - Benton Harbor Steam Academy At Mlk Math: 6% | Reading: 8%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 410 students10
1.2 miles
750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400 1.2 3-5 410 - Saint Joseph Lincoln School Math: 61% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 405 students10
1.4 miles
1102 Orchard Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700 1.4 PK-5 405
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