Enrollment
418
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260019101099Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Benton Harbor Charter School Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260019101099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benton Harbor Charter School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.8% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Benton Harbor Charter School Academy spends $10,750 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Benton Harbor's public schools, it stands alongside Discovery Enrichment Center (80 students): Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 8:1).
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a single-school charter district, so Benton Harbor Charter School Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benton Harbor Charter School Academy compares
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
92.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, which includes Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.
$10,750
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 71.5%
Federal 27.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Benton Harbor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
How many students attend Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
92.8% of students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is African American at 96.2% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benton Harbor Charter School Academy rank among schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Benton Harbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton Harbor on the city page.
Is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy a good school?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Benton Harbor Charter School Academy?
None; Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a single-school charter district, and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is its only campus.
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