How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Houghton-Portage Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton Harbor, Michigan | Houghton, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,448 | 1,445 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Houghton-Portage Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,390 | $12,288 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.7% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 35.5% | 64.7% |
| Local Revenue | 34.8% | 25.6% |
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Federal State Local
Houghton-Portage Township School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Houghton-Portage Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 90.0% |
| African American | 90.6% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.9% | 23.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Houghton-Portage Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 285:1 | 473.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 76.1% | 20.4% |
School Types
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Houghton-Portage Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.