Benzie Central Senior High School

Benzie Central Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9300 Homestead Rd,  Benzonia, MI
Benzie County Central Schools
3.4
1.0
322 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal David Clasen
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
75.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
207:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
87.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
3.4%
Native American
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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School Rankings

#36 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

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.
Grand Valley State University 74 Students
Michigan State University 73 Students
Ferris State University 68 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 58 Students
Northwestern Michigan College 56 Students
Central Michigan University 51 Students
Northern Michigan University 49 Students
Western Michigan University 31 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 27 Students
Michigan Technological University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 27 Students
Business 26 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Film and Video Studies 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 59 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/19/2020
There are many thing I'd like to see improved at Benzie. The food, its mostly premade and warmed up, but any noodle dish is over or under cooked, and the pizza is doughy. I'd also like to see an advance in the science rooms, anything we did in chemistry came from the teachers pocket because the school wouldn't cover it. Finally I'd like to see a change in the hallways, and locker storage, since it's always crowded.
5.0 Senior
12/28/2018
Benzie High school is a smaller school but the staff really pushes the students to think outside the box and an education is what they make out of it. We learn to overcome we know there will be others that are much different than us but we know we are just as prepared.
5.0 Senior
4/19/2018
Benzie is such a great school, very comfortable, safe and caring. Never had an issue. Have a lot of opportunities for AP classes and Honors, preparing students for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
2/22/2019
Everyday my little sister sends me a message, on her break or her lunch wishing one of the teachers would help her and no one does, She said they move to fast and won’t answer her questions, she’s failing because of this! And one thing i always tell her students don’t fail, the teaches fail the stud...
1.0 parent
2/23/2014
I have found in the 8 years i have lived in Benize county all the schools care about is getting their funding the refuse to do their jobs n Will not do what's right unless it benefits them i am working on taking my children n grandson out of the benzie schools until they can do what's right for the...

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Benzie Central Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Benzonia, MI and is served by the Benzie County Central Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 322 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Benzie Central Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benzie Academy, Benzie Central Middle School, Glen Lake Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Benzonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benzie Central Senior High School.

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