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Benton Harbor Area Schools

870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-7409

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (269) 605-1000

Top Rankings

Benton Harbor Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

6 Schools

3,506 Schools

# Students

1,292 Students

1,376,194 Students

# Teachers

107 Teachers

82,370 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
Kind	86	125
1	79	114
2	81	116
3	76	113
4	76	115
5	94	114
6	72	115
7	90	117
8	94	116
9	143	129
10	147	128
11	120	124
12	134	123

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District Rank

Benton Harbor Area Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 53% has decreased from 65% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#837 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools
2023	#837
2022	#865
2021	#855
2019	#869
2018	#857
2017	#864
2016	#861
2015	#858
2014	#854
2013	#821
2012	#805

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35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	2%	35%
2022	1%	34%
2021	1%	36%
2019	4%	40%
2018	4%	37%
2017	5%	39%
2016	5%	38%
2015	5%	37%
2014	9%	41%
2013	10%	41%
2012	10%	37%

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45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2022	5%	45%
2021	3%	48%
2019	7%	49%
2018	4%	43%
2017	11%	49%
2016	10%	50%
2015	12%	49%
2014	31%	67%
2013	30%	65%
2012	28%	64%
2011	56%	80%

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38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2022	3%	38%
2021	5%	23%

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53%

81%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	53%	81%
2022	62%	81%
2021	62%	84%
2020	57%	86%
2019	42%	85%
2018	65%	85%
2017	66%	85%
2016	72%	85%
2015	67%	85%
2014	72%	84%
2013	52%	84%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.15

0.56

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	0.22	0.55
2022	0.22	0.55
2021	0.21	0.54
2020	0.20	0.53
2019	0.20	0.53
2018	0.19	0.53
2017	0.19	0.53
2016	0.13	0.52
2015	0.16	0.50
2014	0.18	0.50
2013	0.15	0.49
2012	0.13	0.49
2011	0.15	0.48
2010	0.12	0.47
2009	0.12	0.46
2008	0.11	0.46
2007	0.11	0.46
2006	0.10	0.43
2005	0.10	0.44
2004	0.11	0.43
2003	0.12	0.44
2002	0.11	0.42
2001	0.14	0.42
2000	0.15	0.40
1999	0.18	0.40
1998	0.21	0.40
1997	0.22	0.39
1996	0.23	0.39
1995	0.27	0.37
1994	0.27	0.35
1993	0.28	0.35
1992	0.27	0.35
1991	0.28	0.37

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	5%	9%
2022	5%	9%
2021	5%	8%
2020	5%	8%
2019	5%	8%
2018	5%	8%
2017	5%	8%
2016	3%	7%
2015	4%	7%
2014	6%	7%
2013	6%	6%
2012	4%	6%
2011	4%	6%
2010	3%	5%
2009	3%	5%
2008	3%	5%
2007	3%	4%
2006	2%	4%
2005	2%	4%
2004	2%	4%
2003	2%	4%
2002	2%	4%
2001	1%	4%
2000	2%	3%
1999	2%	3%
1998	2%	3%
1997	1%	3%
1996	1%	3%
1995	2%	3%
1994	1%	2%
1993	1%	2%

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% Black

92%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	83%	18%
2022	84%	18%
2021	84%	18%
2020	85%	18%
2019	85%	18%
2018	86%	18%
2017	86%	18%
2016	93%	18%
2015	91%	18%
2014	91%	18%
2013	92%	18%
2012	93%	19%
2011	92%	19%
2010	94%	20%
2009	94%	20%
2008	94%	20%
2007	94%	20%
2006	95%	20%
2005	95%	20%
2004	94%	20%
2003	93%	20%
2002	94%	20%
2001	93%	19%
2000	92%	19%
1999	90%	19%
1998	89%	19%
1997	88%	18%
1996	87%	18%
1995	85%	18%
1994	84%	17%
1993	85%	17%
1992	85%	17%
1991	84%	17%

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% White

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	5%	64%
2022	4%	64%
2021	4%	65%
2020	4%	66%
2019	4%	66%
2018	5%	66%
2017	5%	66%
2016	3%	67%
2015	4%	68%
2014	2%	69%
2013	2%	69%
2012	3%	69%
2011	3%	70%
2010	3%	70%
2009	3%	71%
2008	3%	71%
2007	3%	71%
2006	3%	73%
2005	3%	72%
2004	4%	73%
2003	5%	72%
2002	4%	73%
2001	6%	74%
2000	6%	75%
1999	8%	75%
1998	9%	75%
1997	11%	76%
1996	12%	76%
1995	13%	77%
1994	15%	79%
1993	14%	79%
1992	15%	79%
1991	15%	78%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	3%	5%
2022	3%	5%
2021	3%	5%
2020	3%	4%
2019	3%	4%
2018	3%	4%
2017	3%	4%
2016	1%	3%
2015	1%	3%
2014	1%	2%
2011	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,092 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 53% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $18,808 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$32 MM

$25,476 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	$32 MM	$12 MM
2022	$29 MM	$11 MM
2021	$32 MM	$12 MM
2020	$29 MM	$11 MM
2019	$28 MM	$11 MM
2018	$30 MM	$10 MM
2017	$32 MM	$10 MM
2016	$30 MM	$10 MM
2015	$41 MM	$11 MM
2014	$33 MM	$10 MM
2012	$35 MM	$10 MM
2011	$41 MM	$11 MM
2010	$41 MM	$11 MM
2009	$41 MM	$11 MM
2008	$43 MM	$11 MM
2007	$45 MM	$10 MM
2006	$47 MM	$10 MM
2005	$49 MM	$10 MM
2004	$52 MM	$10 MM
2003	$49 MM	$10 MM
2002	$52 MM	$10 MM
2001	$49 MM	$10 MM
2000	$50 MM	$9 MM
1999	$52 MM	$9 MM
1998	$51 MM	$10 MM
1997	$47 MM	$10 MM
1996	$46 MM	$10 MM
1995	$44 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$24 MM

$24,351 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	$24 MM	$11 MM
2022	$24 MM	$11 MM
2021	$24 MM	$11 MM
2020	$24 MM	$11 MM
2019	$28 MM	$10 MM
2018	$29 MM	$10 MM
2017	$29 MM	$10 MM
2016	$29 MM	$10 MM
2015	$46 MM	$11 MM
2014	$34 MM	$9 MM
2012	$35 MM	$10 MM
2011	$39 MM	$10 MM
2010	$46 MM	$11 MM
2009	$46 MM	$11 MM
2008	$46 MM	$11 MM
2007	$50 MM	$11 MM
2006	$51 MM	$11 MM
2005	$51 MM	$10 MM
2004	$51 MM	$11 MM
2003	$53 MM	$11 MM
2002	$53 MM	$10 MM
2001	$51 MM	$10 MM
2000	$51 MM	$9 MM
1999	$51 MM	$10 MM
1998	$48 MM	$10 MM
1997	$46 MM	$10 MM
1996	$45 MM	$10 MM
1995	$44 MM	$10 MM

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Revenue / Student

$25,092

$18,512

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	$22,766	$16,123
2022	$16,394	$14,589
2021	$20,211	$15,927
2020	$16,394	$14,589
2019	$14,765	$14,099
2018	$14,521	$14,094
2017	$15,396	$13,305
2016	$13,456	$13,102
2015	$16,823	$11,681
2014	$12,329	$12,204
2012	$11,209	$12,235
2011	$12,744	$12,684
2010	$10,862	$11,681
2009	$11,412	$11,537
2008	$11,120	$11,222
2007	$11,145	$10,819
2006	$10,926	$9,793
2005	$10,287	$9,706
2004	$10,269	$9,471
2003	$9,212	$9,243
2002	$9,628	$8,687
2001	$9,528	$8,215
2000	$8,801	$7,511
1999	$8,877	$7,057
1998	$8,752	$7,001
1997	$7,493	$6,567
1995	$6,760	$6,044
1992	$5,778	$5,111

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Spending / Student

$18,808

$17,694

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Benton Harbor Area Schools	Michigan
2023	$17,065	$15,270
2022	$13,830	$14,302
2021	$15,150	$15,085
2020	$13,830	$14,302
2019	$14,727	$13,858
2018	$13,637	$13,691
2017	$13,996	$13,192
2016	$13,197	$12,965
2015	$18,829	$11,849
2014	$12,746	$12,085
2012	$11,152	$12,141
2011	$12,341	$12,422
2010	$12,157	$11,849
2009	$12,772	$11,612
2008	$11,985	$11,334
2007	$12,334	$10,901
2006	$11,637	$10,200
2005	$10,670	$9,852
2004	$10,091	$9,880
2003	$9,877	$9,552
2002	$9,911	$8,745
2001	$9,936	$8,343
2000	$9,050	$7,542
1999	$8,610	$7,404
1998	$8,270	$7,125
1997	$7,298	$6,851
1995	$6,814	$5,989
1992	$5,687	$5,102

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Best Benton Harbor Area Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center

Alternative School
Magnet School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900

Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Fair Plain East Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400

Gr: 4-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Benton Harbor High School

Magnet School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200

Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500

Gr: 1-3 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Fair Plain Middle School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400

Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Discovery Enrichment Center

Add to Compare

465 S Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600

Gr: PK-K | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benton Harbor Area Schools?

Benton Harbor Area Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,292 students.

What is the rank of Benton Harbor Area Schools?

Benton Harbor Area Schools is ranked #838 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Benton Harbor Area Schools?

92% of Benton Harbor Area Schools students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Harbor Area Schools?

Benton Harbor Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What is Benton Harbor Area Schools's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $18,808 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,292 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: 53% (Btm 50% in MI)
: Bottom 50%
: 2% (Btm 50%)
: 5% (Btm 50%)
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education