How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Dearborn City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton Harbor, Michigan | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,448 | 20,128 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Dearborn City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,532 | $16,677 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.7% | 21.4% |
| State Revenue | 35.5% | 52.7% |
| Local Revenue | 34.8% | 25.9% |
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Federal State Local
Dearborn City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Dearborn City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 92.9% |
| African American | 90.6% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.0% | 73.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Dearborn City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 82 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 237.3:1 | 452:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 90.0% | 35.0% |
School Types
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Dearborn City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.