Benton Harbor Area Schools School District
School District · Benton Harbor, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,734
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,734
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Benton Harbor Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Benton Harbor Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
Benton Harbor · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fair Plain East Elementary
Benton Harbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#467 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,734
+$6,151 vs Michigan median
District size
1,314 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Benton Harbor Area Schools ranks #467 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Benton Harbor Area Schools's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center (8.5/10), Benton Harbor High School (5.7/10), and Fair Plain East Elementary (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Benton Harbor Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Benton Harbor High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Fair Plain East Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Martin Luther King JR Elementary | 2.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Fair Plain Middle School | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor Area Schools is a Benton Harbor, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,314 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $20,734 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Benton Harbor Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Benton Harbor Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 12.2% and ELA proficiency of 18.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Benton Harbor Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benton Harbor Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Benton Harbor Area Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Benton Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 1,314
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Benton Harbor Area Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benton Harbor Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Benton Harbor Area Schools is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Benton Harbor Area Schools spends $20,734 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benton Harbor Area Schools is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center is the highest-rated school in Benton Harbor Area Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Across schools in Benton Harbor Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Benton Harbor Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Benton Harbor Area Schools has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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