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Benton High

5655 S Fourth, St Joseph, MO 64504, United States
+1 (816) 671-4030
2.5
Overall Rating

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Benton High Overview

About This School

Benton High is a public high in St Joseph, Missouri, serving 682 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 50 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $58,051. Guidance resources include one counselor for every 227 students. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or More Races, and 3% Black.

682
Total Students
Grade 9-12
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
50 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%
Mathematics17%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Buchanan County
Students per Counselor
227:1

Benton High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 38%State Avg: 42%
17%
Mathematics
City Avg: 32%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.1:1
State Avg: 11.9:1
227
Students per Counselor

Benton High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
50

Average Teacher Salary

$58,051
City Avg: $57,624
State Avg: $57,370

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Students per Counselor227:1

Benton High Student Demographics

Student Body

53.08%
Male
46.92%
Female
Total Enrollment: 682 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White71.99%
Hispanic14.08%
Asian0.44%
Black2.64%
Two or More Races9.38%
Native American0.15%

Benton High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Benton High

Q: What is Benton High?

A: Benton High is a high public located in St Joseph.

Q: How many students attend Benton High?

A: Benton High has approximately 682 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Benton High is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Benton High

Benton High is a public high in St Joseph, Missouri, serving 682 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 50 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $58,051. Guidance resources include one counselor for every 227 students. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or More Races, and 3% Black.

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About Benton High - St Joseph, MO

Quick Facts about Benton High
School NameBenton High
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location5655 S Fourth, St Joseph, MO 64504, St Joseph, MO
CountyBuchanan County
Phone+1 (816) 671-4030
Total Students682
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Teachers50
Rating2.5/10
ELA Proficiency32%
Math Proficiency17%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton High

What is Benton High?

Benton High is a high public located in St Joseph.

How many students attend Benton High?

Benton High has approximately 682 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Benton High is 13:1.

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