Benton Central Jr-sr High School
School Overview
Benton Central Jr-sr High School is a public school located in Oxford, Indiana. It is a school in Benton Community School Corporation district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 40% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 883 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 60 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 883 students are attending Benton Central Jr-sr High School. By gender, there are 433 and 450 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Benton Central Jr-sr High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 132 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 122 | 57 | 65 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 132 | 62 | 70 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 60 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Benton Central Jr-sr High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 96.7% of teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 60 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 58 | 96.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 294 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,320 Households |
| Population | 10,740 |
| Male | 5,293 |
| Female | 5,563 |
| Child Population | 3,157 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,856 Units |
| Average House Value | $104,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $695 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $52,027 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.25% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Benton Central Jr-sr High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 146 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 104 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Benton Central Jr-sr High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 146 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 129 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 104 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Benton Community School Corp
In Benton Community School Corp, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.