Benzie Central Sr High School

High Supplemental Virtual BENZONIA, MI Grades 09–12 Rural: Fringe Traverse City, MI SchoolScore™ D (58.3)
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Benzie Central Sr High School
BENZONIA, MI 49616
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ D (58.3)
292
Students
18.0
Teachers
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
(231)882-4497
Phone
http://www.benzieschools.net
Website

Benzie Central Sr High School is a public school administered by the Benzie County Central Schools district in BENZONIA, MICHIGAN, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 292 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 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 Michigan High School Average
Enrollment
292.0
State avg: 494.0
▼ 41% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.26:1
State avg: 21.9:1
▼ 26% better
Free Lunch %
49.7%
State avg: 52.3%
▼ 5% better
School Details
School Name
Benzie Central Sr High School
NCESSCH ID
260495004182
State School ID
MI-10015-00287
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
9300 HOMESTEAD RD
City
BENZONIA
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49616
County
Benzie County
Metro Area
Traverse City, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2601
State Leg. Upper
26032
State Leg. Lower
26104
Latitude
44.6186
Longitude
-86.05336
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
292
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 145 49.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Benzie County Central Schools
LEAID
2604950
State LEA ID
MI-10015
Phone
(231)882-9653
Website
http://www.benzieschools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BENZONIA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$24,080K
Federal Revenue
$2,554K
State Revenue
$6,986K
Local Revenue
$14,540K
Total Expenditure
$41,777K
Instruction Exp.
$10,468K
Support Services
$7,052K
Other Current Exp.
$866K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Benzie Central Sr High School

1
Benzie Central Middle School
BENZONIA · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Benzie Academy
BENZONIA · High
0.1 mi
3
Homestead Hills Elementary School
BENZONIA · Elementary
2.2 mi
4
Frankfort High School
FRANKFORT · High
8.6 mi
5
Frankfort Elementary School
FRANKFORT · Elementary
9 mi
6
Betsie Valley School
THOMPSONVILLE · Elementary
10.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benzie Central Sr High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benzie Central Sr High School?
292 students are enrolled at Benzie Central Sr High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benzie Central Sr High School have?
Benzie Central Sr High School has 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Benzie Central Sr High School serve?
Benzie Central Sr High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Benzie Central Sr High School a charter school?
Benzie Central Sr High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benzie Central Sr High School located in?
Benzie Central Sr High School is located in the Traverse City, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Benzie Central Sr High School belong to?
Benzie Central Sr High School is part of the Benzie County Central Schools school district.
How much does Benzie County Central Schools spend per student?
The Benzie County Central Schools district spends approximately $143,071,918 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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