Benton High School
- 1,515 Students
- 81.3 Teachers (FTE)
- 18.6:1 Student:Teacher
- 08–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (318)759-2580 Phone
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Benton High School
Benton, LA 71006
High No virtual instruction Grades 08–12 SchoolScore™ F (45.4)
1,515
Students
81.3
Teachers
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
(318)759-2580
Phone
Benton High School is a public school administered by the Bossier Parish district in Benton, LOUISIANA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 08–12.
Key statistics: 1,515 students enrolled; a 18.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Louisiana High School Average
Enrollment
1,515.0
State avg: 715.0
▲ 112% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.63:1
State avg: 18:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
26.6%
State avg: 66.7%
▼ 60% better
School Details
School Name
Benton High School
NCESSCH ID
220027000117
State School ID
LA-008-008006
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
449 Fairburn Avenue
City
Benton
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
71006
County
Bossier Parish
Metro Area
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2204
State Leg. Upper
22036
State Leg. Lower
22008
Latitude
32.64382
Longitude
-93.72606
Grades Offered
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,515
Total Students
81.3
Teachers FTE
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
81.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 81.3 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 403 | 26.6% |
| Not Applicable | 246 | 16.2% |
District Info
District Name
Bossier Parish
LEAID
2200270
State LEA ID
LA-008
Phone
(318)549-5000
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Benton
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$364,569K
Federal Revenue
$51,950K
State Revenue
$146,413K
Local Revenue
$166,206K
Total Expenditure
$342,649K
Instruction Exp.
$186,450K
Support Services
$119,697K
Other Current Exp.
$13,893K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton High School, answered using official NCES data.