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Public high school · Benzie County Central Schools

Benzie Academy

Grades 06–12 · BENZONIA, MI · NCES 260495008155

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

85

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

1.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

81:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

28th percentile

Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

194.5

Benzie Academy: 85 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

81:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Benzie Academy

Benzie Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in BENZONIA. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Benzie County Central Schools. NCES reports 85 students for 2024–25.

Among 980 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 278.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 81:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Benzie Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 81:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
11.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
68.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White89.4%
  • Hispanic3.5%
  • Black1.2%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.5%

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

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Benzie County Central Schools

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

Benzie Central Sr High School

High · Grades 09–12

292 reported students

Betsie Valley School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

131 reported students

Lake Ann Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

180 reported students

Homestead Hills Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

209 reported students

Benzie Central Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

239 reported students

View all 6 district schools →