Benton Harbor High School

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Benton Harbor High School
Address
Benton Harbor High School
870 Colfax Avenue

Benton Harbor, Michigan
49022

United States
Coordinates 42°06′12″N86°27′26″W / 42.1033°N 86.4572°W / 42.1033; -86.4572
Information
TypePublic high school
School district Benton Harbor Area Schools
SuperintendentRobert Herrera
Teaching staff23.98 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades9-12 [1]
Enrollment611 (2018-19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio25.48 [1]
Color(s)  Orange
  Black [2]
Athletics conference Lakeland Conference [2]
Nickname Tigers [2]
Rival Berrien Springs High School [ citation needed ]
Website bentonbhhs.ss12.sharpschool.com

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

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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:

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 Lakeland Conference. [4] The school colors are orange and black. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered: [2]

Notable alumni

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "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.[ dead link ]
  4. ↑ "New athletic conference gets the go-ahead from school boards". 17 December 2021.
  5. ↑ "Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Yearly Champions | Girls Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Team Champions | Boys Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
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