BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL

Benton Harbor High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools school district, located in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 625 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Benton Harbor High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 36:1. 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 Harbor High School, located at 870 Colfax Ave in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Benton Harbor Area Schools district. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. The district emphasizes a commitment to equity, student growth, and community engagement, striving to overcome historical challenges to provide a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary for the modern workforce and higher education. Through its official website, http://www.bhas.org, the district communicates its ongoing initiatives to modernize curriculum, foster school spirit through athletics and arts programs, and maintain transparent communication with families. By prioritizing the holistic development of its students, Benton Harbor High School continues to play a vital role in the educational landscape and long-term development of the Benton Harbor area.

For more information, contact Benton Harbor High School at (269) 605-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

870 COLFAX AVE
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7409
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BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 625 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
625
Teachers:
17.74
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 625 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
White
1.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.