Benton High School vs. Central High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 680 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,730 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
680 students
1,730 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1045 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
178
481
Grade 10 Students
206
445
Grade 11 Students
158
392
Grade 12 Students
138
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
80%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%