Benton Harbor Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,292 students in Benton Harbor Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Benton Harbor Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Benton Harbor Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 66% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1,194 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
92%
18%
# White Students
22 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
2%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
86
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,092 is higher than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,808 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Benton Harbor Area Schools School District?
Benton Harbor Area Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,292 students.
What is the rank of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District?
Benton Harbor Area Schools School District is ranked #847 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Harbor Area Schools School District?
92% of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District?
Benton Harbor Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Benton Harbor Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,808 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
