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Benzie Central Senior High School

Summary:

Benzie Central Senior High School is a public high school serving 348 students in grades 9-12 in Benzonia, Michigan. The school is part of the Benzie County Central Schools district, which is ranked 416 out of 610 districts in the state.

While Benzie Central Senior High School has generally outperformed the district and state in academic achievement, it has faced some challenges in recent years. The school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 93.7% in 2019-2020 to 80.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and the nearby Frankfort High School, which had a 90.0% graduation rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced an increase in its dropout rates, rising from 3.1% in 2019-2020 to 8.3% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby Bear Lake High School, which had a 0.0% dropout rate in 2022-2023.

Benzie Central Senior High School has also seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.3% in 2019-2020 to 53.6% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby Frankfort High School, which had a 22.7% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students and low socioeconomic status students generally outperforming their female and white student counterparts in recent years. However, the school's performance for special education students has been consistently low, ranking in the bottom 15% of Michigan high schools in 2017-2018.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9300 Homestead Rd
       Benzonia, MI  49616-9661

(231) 882-4497

District: Benzie County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,548 Help


Feeder schools for Benzie Central Senior High School:

Elementary:    Betsie Valley School
    Homestead Hills Elementary School
    Lake Ann Elementary School
Middle:    Benzie Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Benzie Central Senior High School ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Benzie Central Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benzie Central Senior High School is 20.7. (See more...)
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Compare Benzie Central Senior High School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benzie Central Senior High School is $14,548.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benzie Central Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie Central Senior High School 301st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Benzie Central Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Benzie County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie County Central Schools 416th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benzie Central Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Benzie Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.74 500th 705 29.1%
2007 61.43 355th 767 53.7%
2008 53.27 439th 750 41.5%
2009 76.64 177th 754 76.5%
2010 81.60 115th 765 85.0%
2011 75.44 206th 784 73.7%
2012 63.26 295th 773 61.8%
2013 68.12 253rd 805 68.6%
2014 75.53 153rd 799 80.9%
2015 66.43 284th 832 65.9%
2016 69.27 243rd 852 71.5%
2017 67.55 228th 835 72.7%
2018 68.72 237th 824 71.2%
2019 60.52 248th 666 62.8%
2021 61.85 164th 561 70.8%
2022 68.03 174th 531 67.2%
2023 36.28 465th 735 36.7%
2024 55.19 301st 743 59.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benzie Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.57 282nd 315 10.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benzie Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.99 181st 755 76.0%
2019 60.15 180th 532 66.2%
2021 36.69 280th 417 32.9%
2022 64.67 127th 369 65.6%
2023 36.21 398th 614 35.2%
2024 69.23 153rd 654 76.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Benzie Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.74 235th 710 66.9%
2019 67.98 157th 554 71.7%
2021 62.50 141st 462 69.5%
2023 24.57 470th 611 23.1%
2024 43.81 335th 619 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Benzie Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 234th 707 66.9%
2019 42.27 320th 543 41.1%
2021 46.93 234th 472 50.4%
2022 66.52 152nd 440 65.5%
2023 41.43 355th 611 41.9%
2024 64.30 189th 633 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Benzie Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.55 261st 708 63.1%
2019 49.69 285th 582 51.0%
2021 52.66 209th 516 59.5%
2022 65.29 169th 492 65.7%
2023 28.41 467th 647 27.8%
2024 47.02 322nd 638 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Benzie Central Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 468 2 0 6 11 n/a n/a 0 487
1989 651 2 1 13 19 n/a n/a 0 686
1990 617 2 0 15 21 n/a n/a 0 655
1991 619 1 2 9 18 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 628 1 2 8 17 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 640 4 2 10 15 n/a n/a 0 671
1994 694 2 5 19 22 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 725 1 4 21 11 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 725 1 4 21 11 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 493 5 2 9 8 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 481 1 8 9 13 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 475 1 1 10 12 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 497 1 1 7 8 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 539 1 0 9 13 n/a n/a 0 562
2002 539 3 3 11 11 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 539 3 3 11 11 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 552 3 3 13 16 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 574 4 2 17 17 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 590 4 3 17 21 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 600 4 0 15 25 n/a n/a 1 645
2008 601 4 n/a 21 22 n/a n/a 1 649
2009 565 6 0 16 16 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 523 6 0 15 21 n/a n/a 0 565
2011 470 5 0 15 23 1 0 0 514
2012 452 8 1 13 24 1 0 0 499
2013 436 5 3 15 20 3 1 0 483
2014 440 6 0 16 15 1 2 0 480
2015 408 7 5 16 19 0 2 0 457
2016 406 4 2 16 12 0 3 0 443
2017 403 5 0 15 10 0 2 0 435
2018 400 4 1 24 15 0 3 0 447
2019 369 3 4 17 15 2 5 0 415
2020 367 3 5 17 13 1 5 0 411
2021 361 0 5 18 14 1 10 0 409
2022 297 1 4 15 4 1 8 0 330
2023 306 2 4 12 6 2 16 0 348
2024 288 2 4 14 3 0 11 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benzie Central Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 n/a n/a n/a
1989 686 n/a n/a 17.3
1990 655 43.0 15.2 13.6
1991 649 n/a n/a n/a
1992 656 n/a n/a 18.9
1993 671 n/a 0.0 23.2
1994 742 34.0 21.8 19.1
1995 762 36.0 21.2 18.6
1996 762 36.0 21.2 18.6
1997 517 39.0 13.3 35.4
1998 512 29.0 17.7 42.2
1999 499 30.0 16.6 35.1
2000 514 29.7 17.3 56.2
2001 562 28.9 19.4 53.2
2002 567 29.3 19.4 54.3
2003 567 29.3 19.4 54.3
2004 587 30.3 19.4 54.3
2005 614 30.3 20.3 59.4
2006 635 31.3 20.3 52.8
2007 645 30.8 20.9 33.4
2008 649 29.3 22.2 43.5
2009 603 28.2 21.4 52.7
2010 565 26.3 21.4 58.1
2011 514 22.7 22.5 59.3
2012 499 21.5 23.1 61.1
2013 483 22.0 21.9 56.3
2014 480 19.5 24.5 51
2015 457 20.0 22.8 46
2016 443 20.0 22.1 48.3
2017 435 20.2 21.4 50.3
2018 447 22.2 20.1 51.7
2019 415 18.8 22.0 53.7
2020 411 18.1 22.6 52.3
2021 409 17.6 23.1 52.1
2022 330 16.8 19.5 50.3
2023 348 15.6 22.2 59.2
2024 322 15.5 20.7 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benzie Central Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 n/a n/a n/a
1989 686 n/a n/a 17.3
1990 655 43.0 15.2 13.6
1991 649 n/a n/a n/a
1992 656 n/a n/a 18.9
1993 671 n/a 0.0 23.2
1994 742 34.0 21.8 19.1
1995 762 36.0 21.2 18.6
1996 762 36.0 21.2 18.6
1997 517 39.0 13.3 35.4
1998 512 29.0 17.7 42.2
1999 499 30.0 16.6 35.1
2000 514 29.7 17.3 56.2
2001 562 28.9 19.4 53.2
2002 567 29.3 19.4 54.3
2003 567 29.3 19.4 54.3
2004 587 30.3 19.4 54.3
2005 614 30.3 20.3 59.4
2006 635 31.3 20.3 52.8
2007 645 30.8 20.9 33.4
2008 649 29.3 22.2 43.5
2009 603 28.2 21.4 52.7
2010 565 26.3 21.4 58.1
2011 514 22.7 22.5 59.3
2012 499 21.5 23.1 61.1
2013 483 22.0 21.9 56.3
2014 480 19.5 24.5 51
2015 457 20.0 22.8 46
2016 443 20.0 22.1 48.3
2017 435 20.2 21.4 50.3
2018 447 22.2 20.1 51.7
2019 415 18.8 22.0 53.7
2020 411 18.1 22.6 52.3
2021 409 17.6 23.1 52.1
2022 330 16.8 19.5 50.3
2023 348 15.6 22.2 59.2
2024 322 15.5 20.7 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benzie Central Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (4.3%) $9,674 (95.7%) $10,104
2020 $592 (5.8%) $9,592 (94.2%) $10,184
2021 $210 (1.8%) $11,535 (98.2%) $11,744
2022 $430 (3.2%) $13,039 (96.8%) $13,468
2023 $1,314 (9.0%) $13,234 (91.0%) $14,548

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benzie Central Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 666 High schoolsRanks 465th of 735 High schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Benzie Central Senior High School)46.719.7
 27%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Benzie County Central Schools)44.119.8
 24.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Benzie Central Senior High School)66.747.9
 18.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Benzie County Central Schools)6446.5
 17.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Benzie Central Senior High School)33.322.5
 10.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Benzie County Central Schools)31.519.8
 11.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students415348
 16.1%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian156
 60%
Asian44
Hispanic1712
 29.4%
Pacific Islander22
White369306
 17.1%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%59.2%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Benzie Central Senior High School

Benzie Central Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Betsie Valley School
Elementary : Homestead Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Ann Elementary School
Middle : Benzie Central Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Benzie Central Senior High School.

Students at Benzie Central Senior High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Benzie Central Senior High School ranks 301st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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