Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, Benton Harbor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benton Harbor High School's student population of 495 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benton Harbor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Harbor High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3016 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Harbor High School's ranking?
Benton Harbor High School is ranked #3016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Benton Harbor High School often compared to?
Benton Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Harbor High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Benton Harbor High School?
495 students attend Benton Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Benton Harbor High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benton Harbor High School offer ?
Benton Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Harbor High School part of?
Benton Harbor High School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 3/29/2014
my name is terry junior scott and I when there before and I want information on if I graduated from there and how much will the year book cost with me in it cost me to buy of the year of how long I went there for of that year book to buy please contact me back with the price thank you and hope to hear from you soon thank you
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