BENTON AREA MSHS

Benton Area MSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Benton Area SD school district, located in Benton, PA with about 277 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 29 teachers, Benton Area MSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 Area Middle/Senior High School, located in Benton, Pennsylvania, is the secondary education hub for the Benton Area School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school is situated in a rural setting in Columbia County, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The institution is focused on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing the development of students as they transition from middle school through their final years of high school preparation.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school is known for its involvement in local extracurricular activities and sports, which serve as central pillars of the school culture. Because of its size, Benton Area MSHS offers a personalized educational experience where faculty and staff are often able to maintain strong connections with their students. The school remains dedicated to preparing its graduates for future success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce directly upon completion of their studies.

For more information, contact Benton Area MSHS at (570) 925-2651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814-9599
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BENTON AREA MSHS is a public Title I school in Benton, PA with about 277 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Benton Area SD
Total Students:
277
Teachers:
29.55
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 277 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTON AREA MSHS is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%

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.