Benzie Academy
70 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Benzie Academy, located in Benzonia, Michigan, is an alternative educational program operating under the Benzie County Central Schools district. The academy is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps students work toward earning their high school diplomas. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class settings, the school aims to support students who require a different pace or structure than what is typically found in a conventional comprehensive high school.
The academy emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes credit recovery and academic progression, catering to students who need to overcome specific barriers to graduation. By utilizing the resources of the Benzie County Central Schools system, the academy provides students with access to essential academic support and guidance counselors to ensure they stay on track with their personal and career goals. Ultimately, Benzie Academy serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a pathway to success for students who thrive outside of the traditional classroom model.
The academy emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes credit recovery and academic progression, catering to students who need to overcome specific barriers to graduation. By utilizing the resources of the Benzie County Central Schools system, the academy provides students with access to essential academic support and guidance counselors to ensure they stay on track with their personal and career goals. Ultimately, Benzie Academy serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a pathway to success for students who thrive outside of the traditional classroom model.
70
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
60.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White57 (81.4 %)
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Hispanic6 (8.6 %)
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American Indian5 (7.1 %)
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Two or More2 (2.9 %)
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: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 70 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 1.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 60.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 56 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
18
Grade 12
25
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 2 |
| Grade 8 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 14 |
| Grade 11 | 18 |
| Grade 12 | 25 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 34 | 48.6% |
| Male | 36 | 51.4% |
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