Benton Harbor High School

www.bhas.org

495 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

495

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

34.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Harbor High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	13
Black	470
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Black
470 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benton Harbor Area Schools
Phone:	(269)605-1200
Website:	http://www.bhas.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 152

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 92