Benton Community Senior High School

Benton Community Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 1st St,  Van Horne, IA
Benton Community School District
3.8
4.3
496 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
27
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
67.5%
Science
67.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
502:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.3%
Female
43.8%
White
92.1%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 102 Students
Kirkwood Community College 75 Students
University of Northern Iowa 68 Students
Iowa State University 66 Students
Mount Mercy University 63 Students
Wartburg College 39 Students
Coe College 30 Students
Central College 26 Students
Cornell College 21 Students
Drake University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 24 Students
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Business 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Music Teacher Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 39 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/2/2021
It is a small school, so you get more one on one time with teachers. Plus everyone knows everyone and the whole community is amazing.
4.0 Senior
4/29/2020
I attended Benton Community Senior High School for the last two years. I will be graduating from there in May 2020. I have enjoyed school here and am proud to be called a Bobcat. My parents and my step-father all went to school here and graduated from there. I will miss it here but know that I will always be welcomed back. The only thing I would recommend is the communication the administration and teachers communicate with parents.
4.0 NicheUser
3/14/2016
They are very well supported by all students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
3.0 parent
7/10/2012
This is a great school if you have a good student who is involved in allot of activities. They have much to offer. If you have a student that is challenged in many ways they will not be supportive to suggestions. They try to work with the parents and student but sometimes have their mind closed. Som...
5.0 parent
10/2/2008
5.0 student
5/15/2008

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