Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy's ranking?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is ranked #3065 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
455 students attend Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Benton Harbor Charter School Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benton Harbor Charter School Academy offer ?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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