BENTON HIGH SCHOOL
BENTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BENTON, AR with about 1,149 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 74 teachers, BENTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BENTON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 211 Border St. in Benton, Arkansas, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Benton School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. It acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and pride, which is often reflected in the active participation of its student body in various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on student achievement and its dedicated faculty who aim to support a diverse range of learning needs. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, BENTON HIGH SCHOOL strives to create a well-rounded environment where students can develop both intellectually and socially. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, departmental contact information, or administrative news, the district maintains an official website at http://bentonschools.org.
For more information, contact BENTON HIGH SCHOOL at (501) 778-3288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BENTON, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
http://bentonschools.org
BENTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BENTON, AR with about 1,149 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,149
- Teachers:
- 74.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,149 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Black or African American
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.