Benton High

www.benton.k12.wi.us

65 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Benton High School, located at 41 Alma St in Benton, Wisconsin, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As part of the Benton School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience within a small-town environment. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Benton High emphasizes personalized attention, allowing staff to support students as they navigate their secondary education and prepare for future career or collegiate pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Benton community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations, the school encourages a well-rounded development that stresses both character building and academic achievement. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, district calendars, or curriculum highlights, the school’s official website at http://www.benton.k12.wi.us serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
59 (90.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (6.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.5 %)
Two or More
1 (1.5 %)

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 School District
Phone:	(608)759-4002
Website:	http://www.benton.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 21

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 14