Benton High School
Tel:
(318)549-5240
- Benton High School serves 1,029 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Benton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Benton High School's student population of 1,029 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,029 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benton High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benton High School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #292 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 15% | 44% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bossier Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benton High School is Northwood High School (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benton Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Benton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 965 students
0.0 miles
6140 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
(318)549-5310 0.0 6-8 965 - Benton Kingston Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 611 students
2.4 miles
349 Fairburn Ave
Benton, LA 71006
(318)549-2500 2.4 K-5 611 - Benton Benton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 612 students
2.7 miles
562 Highway 162
Benton, LA 71006
(318)549-5170 2.7 K-5 612 - Bossier City Legacy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 674 students
6.2 miles
4830 Swan Lake Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)759-2000 6.2 K-5 674 - Shreveport North Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
6.7 miles
885 Poleman Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)221-6346 6.7 PK-5 445
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