D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Benton Harbor High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 870 COLFAX AVE, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 1st percentile in Michigan
Graduation
C
62% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
506
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%1/100reading 0th percentile, math 1st percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%25/10062% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−43 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−34 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate62% (−11 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -24 pts, math -10 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -35 pts, math -19 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 870 COLFAX AVE
City Benton Harbor
ZIP Code 49022
District 2604830
NCES School ID 260483004162
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49022

Understanding the community around Benton Harbor High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,647
Per Capita Income $25,890
Poverty Rate 31.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 83.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,700
Median Rent $778
Owner-Occupied 58.1%
Renter-Occupied 41.9%
View full data for ZIP 49022 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Benton Harbor High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 94.7%
White 1.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.0%
Two or More Races 1.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 506
Teachers (FTE) 33.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Benton Harbor High School?
Benton Harbor High School has 506 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Benton Harbor High School serve?
Benton Harbor High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Benton Harbor High School receive per student?
Benton Harbor High School receives $17,315 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Benton Harbor High School in 49022 ▼
Avg Home Value
$161,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$978
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
41.9%

Other Schools in 49022

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026