Summary:
The city of Benzonia, Michigan is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Benzie Central Senior High School, Benzie Central Middle School, Homestead Hills Elementary School, and Benzie Academy. The schools in this Benzie County Central Schools district serve a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Benzie Central Senior High School has the highest student enrollment and the strongest performance on state assessments, with 67.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step/Science. However, the school has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 80%. In contrast, Benzie Academy, an alternative high school, has the lowest student enrollment and the poorest performance on state assessments, with only 15% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies. Benzie Academy also has a very low four-year graduation rate of 46.6%, which is a significant concern.
Across the district, there are notable disparities in student-teacher ratios, ranging from 14.9 students per teacher at Homestead Hills Elementary School to 60.8 students per teacher at Benzie Academy. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with rates ranging from 34.4% to 53.6% across the district. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve equity and student outcomes in the Benzonia school system.
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