Benzie Central Sr High School

www.benzieschools.net

348 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Benzie Central Senior High School, located in Benzonia, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Benzie County Central Schools district. Situated in a rural setting in Northern Michigan, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with vocational and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

The school is a focal point for community life, maintaining a strong emphasis on school spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By leveraging its location near the scenic landscapes of Benzie County, the school often incorporates environmental awareness and community-based learning into its culture, aiming to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally before transitioning to life after graduation.

348

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benzie Central Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
306 (87.9 %)
Two or More
16 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Benzie County Central Schools
Phone:	(231)882-4497
Website:	http://www.benzieschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 113

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 66