Benton Community High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 537 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 70, Van Horne, IA 52346
School District Details
- Benton Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,159
- Graduation Rate: 91.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 1,706
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 537
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 287 (53.4%)
- Females: 250 (46.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (5.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 60 (11.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 89 (16.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 4 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 525 | 97.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 131 | 24.4% |
| 10th Grade | 143 | 26.6% |
| 11th Grade | 137 | 25.5% |
| 12th Grade | 126 | 23.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $41,502
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,425 | 27% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,530 | 73% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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