How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benzie Central Sr High School | Betsie Valley School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BENZONIA, MI | THOMPSONVILLE, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 292 | 131 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.2:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.0% | 75.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benzie Central Sr High School | Betsie Valley School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,159 | $19,159 |
| District | Benzie County Central Schools | Benzie County Central Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benzie Central Sr High School | Betsie Valley School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 90.8% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benzie Central Sr High School | Betsie Valley School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 146:1 | 131:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.8% | 49.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.