BENTON HIGH
Regular School · ST JOSEPH, MO
BENTON HIGH is a regular school school in ST JOSEPH, Missouri, serving grades 09–12 with 682 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 491 | 72% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 96 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 682 | 362M / 320F |
English Language Learners: 33 (5% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20-24% | 36.9% | 169 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40-44% | 46.6% | 131 |
| Science Proficiency | 20-24% | — | 199 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 75-79% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 682 | 100% |
Contact & Location
5655 S FOURTH
ST JOSEPH, MO 64504
Phone: (816)671-4030
Other Schools in District
- CARDEN PARK ELEM Elementary
- COLEMAN ELEM. Elementary
- EDISON ELEM. Elementary
- ELLISON ELEM. Elementary
- FIELD ELEM. Elementary
- HOSEA ELEM. Elementary
- HYDE ELEM. Elementary
- LINDBERGH ELEM. Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 64504) → CensusDepth.com
- Missouri population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Missouri teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
292706001644
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD