What grades does Benton High School serve?

As a High school, Benton High School serves students in Benton, LA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Benton High School located?

You can find Benton High School in Benton, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton High School?

At Benton High School, there are approximately 17.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Benton, LA?

Benton High School is among the schools serving Benton, LA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Benton High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Benton, Louisiana|Bossier Parish

Benton, LA 71006

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

PK-2 Grandparents BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

3-5 Grandparents BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

Holiday Dress Up DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

K-2 MANDATORY Parent Testing MeetingexamDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

8–12

Enrollment

1,568

Student:Teacher

17.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Bossier Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

30.3%

Phone

(318)759-2580

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

63%

89th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

55%

92th percentile in LA

Graduation Rate

95%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

212 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

171 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

225 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

652 test takers

Athletics

26 sports, 46 teams

489 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1

Worse than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,234

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

79.8

99% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.1

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,381

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,795

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,242

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 40%Local 46%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

9.3%

Uninsured residents

9.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,432

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,106

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

979 (32%)

Other Health Impairment

517 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

478 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

283 (9%)

Autism

272 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

39 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,515

Current enrollment

Growing(+15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

PK-2 Grandparents Breakfast

Break

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

3-5 Grandparents Breakfast

Break

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Holiday Dress Up Day

Pick your favorite holiday and dress up like it

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Bossier Parish. Benton High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - no school District-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Patriot of the Month BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	PK-2 Grandparents BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	3-5 Grandparents BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Holiday Dress Up DayDistrict-wide Pick your favorite holiday and dress up like it	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	K-2 MANDATORY Parent Testing MeetingDistrict-wide	exam	—