Benton Harbor High School

Benton Harbor High School is a high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, and is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

Benton Harbor High School
Address
870 Colfax Avenue

Benton Harbor
,
Michigan
49022

United States
Coordinates42°06′12″N 86°27′26″W
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtBenton Harbor Area Schools
SuperintendentRobert Herrera
Teaching staff17.74 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12[1]
Enrollment625 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio35.23[1]
Color(s)  Orange
  Black[2]
Athletics conferenceSouthwestern Michigan Athletic Conference[2]
NicknameTigers[2]
RivalBerrien Springs High School
Websitebentonbhhs.ss12.sharpschool.com

History

In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.[3]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 613 students enrolled in 2016-17 was:

  • Male - 50.7%
  • Female - 49.3%
  • Black - 94.5%
  • Hispanic - 2.1%
  • White - 1.8%
  • Multiracial - 1.6%

63.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. In 2016–17, Benton Harbor was a Title I school.[1]

Athletics

The Benton Harbor Tigers compete in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference. The school colors are orange and black. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champion - 1941, 1944, 1964, 1965, 2018[4]
    • Girls state champion - 2009[5]
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Track (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champion - 1941, 1950, 1970[6]
    • Girls state champion - 1984[7]
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable people

References
  1. "Benton Harbor High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  2. "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  3. "Benton Harbor High School's lunch program captures largest federal stimulus chunk". WSBT Television. July 23, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
  4. "Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  5. "Yearly Champions | Girls Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  6. "Team Champions | Boys Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  7. "Team Champions | Girls Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  8. "Chauncey Burkam Stats | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. Cotsirilos Thomopoulos, Elaine (2003). St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. p. 39. ISBN 0738531901.
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