How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benton Harbor High School | St Joseph High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton Harbor, MI | Saint Joseph, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 469 | 933 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.8% | 17.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benton Harbor High School | St Joseph High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,390 | $12,812 |
| District | Benton Harbor Area Schools | St. Joseph Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benton Harbor High School | St Joseph High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1% | 72.6% |
| African American | 94.9% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benton Harbor High School | St Joseph High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 17 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 356:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 92.5% | 20.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.