Benton High School
School Overview
Benton High School is a public school located in Benton, Louisiana. It is a school in Bossier Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 96% of students are proficient in Math learning and 97% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,139 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 64 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,139 students are attending Benton High School. By gender, there are 606 and 533 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Benton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 76 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 63 | 30 | 33 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 76 | 37 | 39 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 64 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Benton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 96.9% of teachers are certified. 92.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 64 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 62 | 96.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 4.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 285 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 49,377 Households |
| Population | 123,500 |
| Male | 62,397 |
| Female | 64,102 |
| Child Population | 35,710 |
| Total Housing Units | 56,946 Units |
| Average House Value | $172,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $992 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $54,268 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.48% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Benton High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 336 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 537 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Benton High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 336 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 151 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 246 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 537 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Bossier Parish
In Bossier Parish, 35 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.