Benton Harbor Area Schools District
- 823 RIVERVIEW DR
- BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023
- (269) 605-1000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 57.0% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 12.1% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,476 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,629 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 246 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,629 | 14.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 287 |
| 1st Grade Students | 307 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 287 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 298 |
| 4th Grade Students | 300 |
| 5th Grade Students | 291 |
| 6th Grade Students | 243 |
| 7th Grade Students | 229 |
| 8th Grade Students | 228 |
| 9th Grade Students | 452 |
| 10th Grade Students | 274 |
| 11th Grade Students | 232 |
| 12th Grade Students | 252 |
| Ungraded Students | 24 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Hispanic | 85 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,467 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 114 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,916 |
| Female | 1,758 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 246 | 14.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 76 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 103 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 50 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 72 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 13 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 217 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| School Administrators | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| Student Support Services | 17 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 134 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,867,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $11,306,000 | 26.4% |
| Property Tax | $8,845,000 | 20.6% |
| Other School Systems | $1,405,000 | 3.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $78,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $160,000 | 0.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $33,000 | 0.08% |
| Rents and Royalties | $30,000 | 0.07% |
| Sale of Property | $35,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $57,000 | 0.1% |
| Private Contributions | $34,000 | 0.08% |
| Miscellaneous | $621,000 | 1.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $23,025,000 | 53.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,298,000 | 42.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,221,000 | 5.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $57,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Programs | $2,449,000 | 5.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,536,000 | 19.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,683,000 | 10.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,067,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $28,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,502,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Other | $908,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $348,000 | 0.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $44,241,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,361,000 | 55.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,165,000 | 41.1% |
| Student Support | $1,598,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,630,000 | 8.5% |
| General Administration Support | $696,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,487,000 | 5.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,958,000 | 11.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,679,000 | 6.2% |
| Other Support Services | $2,117,000 | 4.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,715,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $1,715,000 | 4.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 57.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 217 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 145 | 12.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Benton Harbor Area Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 3,629
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 246
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | 10-12 | 873 | 17.1 |  Review This School |
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| BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN ACADEMY | ||||
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | 9 | 254 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL TWILIGHT ACADEMY | ||||
1452 Learning Ln
Benton Harbor, MI Public | 9-12 | 84 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| BOYNTON MONTESSORI PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
1700 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-6 | 210 | 23.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CALVIN BRITAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | 287 | 20.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CREATIVE ARTS / GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY | ||||
1995 Union St
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-6 | 240 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| FAIR PLAIN NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
400 Donald Adkins Dr
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FAIR PLAIN RENAISSANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | 6-8 | 381 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FAIR PLAIN WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | 300 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| HULL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI Public | 6-8 | 284 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| MLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | 290 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
267 North Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | 282 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| SORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1421 Pipestone Rd
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | 207 | 15.9 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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