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#2040 of 3,192 schools in MI
Benton Harbor High School
High School · Benton Harbor Area Schools · Benton Harbor, MI
A Benton Harbor Area Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
870 COLFAX AVE, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benton Harbor High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benton Harbor High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,859
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–9 | 0.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Bridge Academy of Southwest MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Lake Michigan Catholic Middle and High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benton Harbor Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Harbor High School is listed in Benton Harbor Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor High School is a public high school in Benton Harbor, MI, part of Benton Harbor Area Schools, serving approximately 506 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,040 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Harbor High School
What grades does Benton Harbor High School serve?
Benton Harbor High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Harbor High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benton Harbor High School rank in MI?
Benton Harbor High School ranks #2,040 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Benton Harbor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Harbor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benton Harbor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Harbor High School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Benton Harbor High School a charter school?
No, Benton Harbor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Harbor High School a Title I school?
No, Benton Harbor High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Harbor High School?
95.3% of students at Benton Harbor High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.5%
- Phone
- (269) 605-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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