Benton Harbor High School
- Benton Harbor High School serves 613 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Benton Harbor High School 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 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Benton Harbor High School's student population of 613 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 613 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benton Harbor High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benton Harbor High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #3019 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 95% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton Harbor Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benton Harbor High School is The Bridge Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Harbor The Bridge Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 129 students
0.4 miles
499 W. Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)927-1064 0.4 9-12 129 - Benton Harbor Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 434 students
0.7 miles
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)925-3807 0.7 K-8 434 - Benton Harbor Fair Plain Northwest Learning Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
1452 Learning Ln
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-1700 0.7 9-12 n/a - Benton Harbor Dream Academy Grades: 9-12 | 179 students
0.8 miles
1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-1900 0.8 9-12 179 - Benton Harbor Mlk Steam Magnet Academy Magnet School
Grades: 5-6 | 333 students
0.9 miles
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-2400 0.9 5-6 333
School Reviews
| 5 my name is terry junior scott and I when there before and I want information on if I graduated from there and how much will the year book cost with me in it cost me to buy of the year of how long I went there for of that year book to buy please contact me back with the price thank you and hope to hear from you soon thank you - Posted by Student/Alumni - scott |
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