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Benton High School

Public | 8-12 | 745 students
 

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Posted November 10, 2011
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We moved to Benton 2 years ago because of Benton High School. I narrowed the Shreveport Bossier area schools down to BHS and Airline High School. I ultimately picked Benton because it is smaller and I am so glad that we did. My son loves going to school here. He has fit in nicely. He LOVES the majority of his teachers. The staff (office and teachers) are friendly to parents. I really appreciate that. If you are moving to the area and trying to decide, Benton is the best in the area.
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Posted October 21, 2009
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This is our daughters third year at Benton High School. The teachers and staff have been fantastic. Great School!!!
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Posted October 8, 2008
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I am very pleased with the Benton School system. Teachers are great and care about students. Alot of family involvement. Smaller school than Airline which offers more opportunities to get to know everyone! My kids would not go anywhere else in town! They went to Stockwell Elem, but did not want to go to Cope Middle or Airline High, so we moved back to Benton.
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Posted August 26, 2003
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Benton High School is a 'hometown' school. Not too big to get to know one another, and you are still provided the 'big' school opportunities. The teachers take the time to get to know the students, as well as the parents. Not much has changed since I, my family, and friends have graduated. The teachers weren't just 'teachers' but friends, also. My children have gone and are now attending the school and I have to say it is one of the best in Bossier Parish!
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In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

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Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

186 students were tested at this school in 2010.

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Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

185 students were tested at this school in 2010.

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About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

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Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

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English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

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The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

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Source: LA Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 49%
Black 18% 46%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

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Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

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Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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6136 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
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Phone: (318) 549-5240

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