SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

F

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

7%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

9%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Benton Harbor High School Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

5%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

5%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

10%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

5%
30%

ELA Proficiency

5%
42%

Science Proficiency

10%
22%

MI Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

65%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
2%

MI Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

45.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

11.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

22.92 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$43,076

MI Average: $80,476

Unemployment Rate

14.8%

MI Average: 5.9%

Median Home value

$118,653

MI Average: $234,007

Median Rent

$858 /mo

MI Average: $1,189

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

83.7%

MI Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

34:1

MI Average: 17:1

Number of Teachers

33

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$42,776

Average for all teachers in Benton Harbor Area Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

248:1

MI Average: 338:1

Number of Support Staff

13

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

11

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

61%

MI Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

64%

MI Average: 84%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

461

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

445

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

2

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

1

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6825 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$5.01

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

2%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

92%

Latino

2%

Multiracial

4%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

100%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

10%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Benton Harbor High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

St Joseph High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 2.0 mi
Lakeshore High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Distance: 6.5 mi
Coloma High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 9.0 mi
Eau Claire High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 11.2 mi
Way Watervliet High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 12.1 mi
Watervliet Senior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Distance: 12.1 mi
Berrien Springs High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 12.2 mi
Covert High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Distance: 16.4 mi
Hartford Alternative Education

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 16.7 mi
Hartford High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 16.7 mi