Benton Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

400 Park St, Benton, PA

Benton Area School District

200 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Average SAT Score
1210

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
64%

Average GPA
3.68

Graduation Rate
90%

B-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.68	Reading Proficiency 64%
Math Proficiency 51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

College Prep

Average SAT 1210 Math 600 Verbal 610	Number of AP Courses 1
AP Math Enrollment Low	AP Science Enrollment Very Low
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

191:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.5%	Female 47.5%
White 95.5%	Hispanic 2%
Native American 1%	Two or more races <1%
Black <1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 46 Students

Penn State 21 Students

Misericordia University 21 Students

Pennsylvania College of Technology 15 Students

Susquehanna University 11 Students

Commonwealth University - Mansfield 11 Students

Commonwealth University - Lock Haven 9 Students

Lycoming College 9 Students

University of Pittsburgh 8 Students

Drexel University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 13 Students

Psychology 12 Students

Biology 8 Students

Wildlife and Fisheries Management 6 Students

Early Childhood Education 5 Students

Veterinary Sciences 5 Students

Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students

Mathematics Teacher Education 4 Students

Visual and Performing Arts 4 Students

Business 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

12/6/2025

I love my school I think people need to love it as much as I do though. Not many people at least in my grade enjoy participating in things involved with the school.

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List Price Range

$87K - $1.1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$273,304

Median Lot Size

32,670 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

$49,613

% of College Grads

13.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,694 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

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1,404 Sq Ft

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4 Baths
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2 Baths
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Land
20.00 Acres Lot

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Unit C-2258
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2 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft

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Land
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Homes for Rent

$900 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft

225233-233 Main St
Unit 231
Benton, PA

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Pennsylvania Columbia County Benton 17814

Benton Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Benton, PA, in the Benton neighborhood, and is served by the Benton Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Benton Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1210. The average home value in this area is $273,304. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benton Area Middle School/High School, Benton Area Middle School, Appleman Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Benton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benton Area High School.

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