Benton Harbor High School in Benton Harbor, MI

At a glance

Reported students

469

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

66th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

189.5

Benton Harbor High School: 469 reported students.

State peer staffing position

24th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 472
Teachers (FTE): 33
Student–teacher ratio: 14.3:1

What the reported data says about Benton Harbor High School

Benton Harbor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Benton Harbor. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Benton Harbor Area Schools. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.9%) and multiracial (2.3%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Benton Harbor High School

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Bring the full school visit checklist →

Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 17.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 94.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.16
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.33

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black94.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Fair Plain Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

240 reported students

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

Elementary · Grades 01–03

229 reported students

Fair Plain East Elementary

Elementary · Grades 04–05

150 reported students

Discovery Enrichment Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

80 reported students

Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center

Other · Grades KG–12

59 reported students

View all 6 district schools →

Public schools near Benton Harbor High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Other · Charter · Benton Harbor Charter School Academy	PK–09	418	0.6 mi
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center Other · Benton Harbor Area Schools	KG–12	59	0.6 mi
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan High · Charter · Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan	09–12	112	0.9 mi
St Joseph High School High · St. Joseph Public Schools	09–12	933	2 mi
Lakeshore High School High · Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	09–12	843	6.5 mi
Coloma High School High · Coloma Community Schools	09–12	336	9 mi

Compare all 13 public schools in Benton Harbor, MI →

Frequently asked questions about Benton Harbor High School

What grades does Benton Harbor High School serve?

Benton Harbor High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Benton Harbor Area Schools.

How many students attend Benton Harbor High School?

Benton Harbor High School reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 472 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Benton Harbor High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 469 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Benton Harbor High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Benton Harbor High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Benton Harbor Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Benton Harbor High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Benton Harbor High School in?

Benton Harbor High School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools, based in Benton Harbor, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Benton Harbor High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (0.6 mi), Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center (0.6 mi), Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.