- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor High School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Harbor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260483004162
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Harbor High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Harbor High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Harbor High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Benton Harbor Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260483004162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Benton Harbor High School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 260483004162 · Benton Harbor, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 33.5:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Plain Middle School (240 students)
Benton Harbor High School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Benton Harbor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benton Harbor High School
469 students
- Fair Plain Mid
Fair Plain Middle School
240 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
229 students
- Fair Plain Eas 150
Fair Plain East Elementary
150 students
- Discovery Enri 80
Discovery Enrichment Center
80 students
- Career and Alt 59
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
59 students
What this shows Benton Harbor High School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Harbor High School compares
Benton Harbor High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.5:1 | ▲ 91% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
82.3%
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
$20,390
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Benton Harbor High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Benton Harbor Area Schools reports $20,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Harbor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Plain Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Plain East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Enrichment Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Harbor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 59:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Benton Harbor
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Harbor High School
How many students attend Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton Harbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Harbor High School is 33.5:1, which is 91% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Harbor High School?
95.6% of students at Benton Harbor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Harbor High School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Harbor High School is African American at 94.9% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benton Harbor High School rank among public schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Harbor High School ranks #5 of 10 public 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 public schools in Benton Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Besides Benton Harbor High School, Benton Harbor Area Schools also operates Fair Plain Middle School (240 students), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (229 students), and Fair Plain East Elementary (150 students). See the Benton Harbor Area Schools district page for the complete list.