Benton High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Benton High School
Benton High School is a public secondary school located in Benton, Arkansas. It is part of the Benton School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Benton High School is known for its rigorous academic programs, diverse student body, and wide range of extracurricular activities. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music, theatre, and clubs. The school also has a strong focus on community service and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for students. Benton High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of programs and resources designed to help students succeed, including counseling, tutoring, and mentoring.
Address:
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015Phone:
(501) 778-3288
Site:
Grades:
10 – 12
Enrollment:
1,239 students
Overview Benton High School
Benton High School serves 1,239 students in grades 10-12.
Benton High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Benton High School
Benton High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Benton High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
