Benton High School

1,515 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Benton High School, located in the town of Benton, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution within the Bossier Parish School District. As the primary high school for the surrounding community, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of local students in grades 9 through 12. The school is well-regarded for fostering a strong sense of community pride and spirit, often acting as a focal point for local events and extracurricular activities.

Academically, Benton High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. In addition to core subjects, the school provides various elective options, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and opportunities for advanced coursework. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a robust athletic program and a variety of student clubs and organizations, which are essential to the "Benton Tiger" culture and the overall holistic development of its student body.

1,515

Total Students

81.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,121
Hispanic	87
Black	230
Asian	23
Two or More	43
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,121 (74.0%)
Black
230 (15.2%)
Hispanic
87 (5.7%)
Two or More
43 (2.8%)
Asian
23 (1.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)759-2580
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 9 401

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 391

Grade 12 325