Benton High School is a school in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. The public school teaches grades 9 through 12.
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Benton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton High School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Success
School Rankings
Benton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton High School's ranking?
Benton High School is ranked #1831 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Benton High School often compared to?
Benton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton High School?
The graduation rate of Benton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Benton High School?
702 students attend Benton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Benton High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton High School?
Benton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benton High School offer ?
Benton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton High School part of?
Benton High School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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