Benton Harbor Area Schools School District
School District · Benton Harbor, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,734
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,734
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#133 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,734
+$6,151 vs Michigan median
District size
1,314 students
Typical than Michigan median
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 6.8/10, 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 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Benton Harbor Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 3.8% and ELA proficiency of 6.0%.
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 6.8/10. 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 7.6/10.
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 3.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 6.0%. 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 6.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 3.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 6.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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