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Benton High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5655 S 4th St,
Saint Joseph, MO
St. Joseph School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. S Berry Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
77%
Niche Grade
C-
B
C+
C+
B-
B-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
235:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
79.4%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Missouri Western State University
146 Students
Northwest Missouri State University
110 Students
Missouri State University
65 Students
University of Missouri
39 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
39 Students
University of Central Missouri
39 Students
Truman State University
31 Students
The University of Kansas
29 Students
Kansas State University
27 Students
North Central Missouri College
25 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
31 Students
Business
22 Students
Psychology
22 Students
Biology
16 Students
Physical Therapy
14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
11 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
11 Students
Radiologic Technician
10 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/10/2024
Benton is an overall good place to go to school. The building is very old and needs to be repaired often, but the teachers and staff are friendly and always try to make the student's days good and their experience in high school easier.
12/6/2023
It's an amazing school that I met many people that I cherish a lot, Teachers and friends alike. I wouldn't change the time I've been here for anything else.
7/29/2022
Overall a great experience and amazing staff. However, the district doesn't care enough to fund Fine art Programs and the way they deal with bullying and harassment is awful
GreatSchools Reviews
1/21/2021
Benton High School have alot of drama and alot of bullying
1/13/2015
The Special Education Program is like a bother to the teachers. They will push these students to "be normal". They don't seem to care about parents, their advice, or communication.
6/4/2011
I have had 3 children graduate from Benton and another about to enter. I would not send my child to any other high school in town. The staff has always been there when I need questions answered. They have the students take responsibility for their actions and academics. If you like to be involved in...
12/3/2010
I think this school is terrific because our students really come together to show their school spirit, they care about learning, and they try hard to work together to make Benton the best high school in St. Joseph. I also think our school is the best because the teachers and all the staff members wo...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$50K - $441K
Homes For Sale
40
Average Home Value
$173,522
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$66,858
% of College Grads
16.8%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,661 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Benton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Joseph, MO and is served by the St. Joseph School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Benton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $173,522. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Park Christian Academy, St. Joseph Christian School, HOSANNA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, and more. Learn more about what Saint Joseph has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benton High School.