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#2426 of 3,192 schools in MI
Benzie Academy
High School · Benzie County Central Schools · Benzonia, MI
A high school in Benzonia, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9300 HOMESTEAD RD, Benzonia, MI 49616
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benzie Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2011–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benzie Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,224
Median home value
$204,100
Median rent
$594/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benzie County Central Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benzie Academy is listed in Benzie County Central Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benzie Academy
Benzie Academy is a public high school in Benzonia, MI, part of Benzie County Central Schools, serving approximately 83 students in grades 6th-12th with a 83:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,426 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benzie Academy
What grades does Benzie Academy serve?
Benzie Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Benzie Academy?
Benzie Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benzie Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benzie Academy is 83:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benzie Academy rank in MI?
Benzie Academy ranks #2,426 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Benzie Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Benzie Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Benzie Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benzie Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Benzie Academy a charter school?
No, Benzie Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benzie Academy a Title I school?
No, Benzie Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benzie Academy?
67.5% of students at Benzie Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 83:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benzie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.5%
- Phone
- (231) 882-4497
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49616)
- 2,177
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 49616; 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, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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