Serving 682 students in grades 9-12, Benton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benton High serves the southwest area of Saint Joseph, MO, encompassing approximately 9.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton High School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Benton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton High School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
72%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton High School's ranking?
Benton High School is ranked #1831 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Benton High School often compared to?
Benton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton High School?
The graduation rate of Benton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Benton High School?
682 students attend Benton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Benton High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton High School?
Benton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benton High School offer ?
Benton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton High School part of?
Benton High School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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