Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, Benton Harbor High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower 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 High School 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 High School is 0.10, 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.
Benton Harbor High School is ranked #3016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Benton Harbor High School often compared to?
Benton Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph 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 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Harbor High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Benton Harbor High School?
506 students attend Benton Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Benton Harbor High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benton Harbor High School offer ?
Benton Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Harbor High School part of?
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
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