What grades does Benton Area HS serve?

As a High school, Benton Area HS serves students in Benton, PA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Benton Area HS located?

You can find Benton Area HS in Benton, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Area HS?

At Benton Area HS, there are approximately 14.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Benton, PA?

Benton Area HS is among the schools serving Benton, PA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Benton Area HS — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Benton, Pennsylvania|Benton Area SD

Benton, PA 17814

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Tue

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day- No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Committee of the Whole/Special MeetingEvent

Sep

Mon

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Mon

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

202

Student:Teacher

14.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

Benton Area SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.5%

Phone

(570)925-6651

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

50-59%

Graduation Rate

>=90%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

1 courses offered

3 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

12 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

30 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

10 test takers

Athletics

9 sports, 9 teams

142 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1

Better than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

186

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

21.59

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.80000001

Psychologists

0.33000001

Social Workers

0.33000001

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,360

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,589

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,134

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 44%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$238,698

+4.1% 1yr+17.2% 5yr

Bloomsburg, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

143

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

136

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

67%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

54 (40%)

Other Health Impairment

21 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

20 (15%)

Autism

15 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

11 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

11 (8%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

200

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day- No School

Holiday

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day- No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Policy Committee Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Finance Committee Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Last Day of Marking Period 1	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Reorganization/Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Professional Development- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 2	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day- No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Musical	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 3	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day- No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School- Dismissal at 10:00	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Graduation	Event	—