Benton Central Jr-Sr High School

Benton Community School Corp
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
792 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School, located in Oxford, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Benton Community School Corporation. The school operates as a combined junior and senior high facility, housing students in grades 7 through 12. Situated in a rural setting, the school functions as a central pillar for the surrounding agricultural communities, fostering a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement.

As a comprehensive institution, Benton Central provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its "Bison" pride and maintains a robust offering of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that help cultivate school spirit and student leadership. By integrating junior high and high school students within one campus, the school aims to create a consistent educational path that encourages mentorship and continuity throughout a student’s adolescent years.
792
Total Students
62.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    657 (83.0%)
  • Hispanic
    104 (13.1%)
  • Two or More
    22 (2.8%)
  • Black
    6 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benton Community School Corp
Phone: (765)884-1600
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 336
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 140
Grade 8 136
Grade 9 132
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 126
Grade 12 115
Gender Ratio