Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Summary:

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is an alternative public magnet charter school serving grades PK-9 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with a student population of 442 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, persistently low academic performance, and high levels of economic disadvantage among its predominantly African American student population.

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy has experienced very high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 71.5% in 2022-2023 to a peak of 78.2% in 2021-2022, which are significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools analyzed. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also extremely low compared to state averages and the nearby schools, with only 6.38% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and math proficiency rates below 15% for 3rd, 7th, and 8th grades. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.76% to 96.75% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In contrast, nearby schools like Berrien Springs Virtual Academy and Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School have significantly higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better graduation and dropout rates compared to Benton Harbor Charter School Academy. This suggests that addressing the significant challenges faced by Benton Harbor Charter School Academy will require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, community partnerships, and a careful examination of the school's resource allocation and utilization to ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed.


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Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-9

 455 Riverview Dr
       Benton Harbor, MI  49022-5080


(269) 925-3807

District: Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1467th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,209 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.4%
Hispanic:
2.3%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Compare Details Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks worse than 92.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.4%), Hispanic (2.3%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is 18.4. (See more...)
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Compare Benton Harbor Charter School Academy employs 23.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is $12,209.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Harbor Charter School Academy 1467th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Benton Harbor Charter School Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Benton Harbor Charter School Academy 828th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Benton Harbor Charter School Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.11 1494th 1545 3.3%
2007 7.68 1517th 1565 3.1%
2008 18.31 1428th 1577 9.4%
2009 11.72 1496th 1589 5.9%
2010 26.97 1344th 1552 13.4%
2011 31.63 1276th 1552 17.8%
2012 9.85 1484th 1566 5.2%
2013 25.24 1252nd 1563 19.9%
2014 6.82 1466th 1533 4.4%
2015 9.11 1472nd 1580 6.8%
2016 6.24 1489th 1548 3.8%
2017 4.03 1446th 1466 1.4%
2018 7.87 1405th 1448 3.0%
2024 4.77 1467th 1486 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.98 1315th 1397 5.9%
2024 6.76 1356th 1381 1.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.60 1370th 1443 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.06 1401st 1446 3.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.10 388th 475 18.3%
2024 14.18 330th 348 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.78 799th 806 0.9%
2007 5.15 794th 823 3.5%
2008 15.38 764th 839 8.9%
2009 17.52 768th 847 9.3%
2010 27.55 730th 851 14.2%
2011 22.01 745th 858 13.2%
2012 21.12 755th 900 16.1%
2013 36.59 622nd 919 32.3%
2014 13.99 803rd 921 12.8%
2015 12.57 794th 919 13.6%
2016 14.62 757th 894 15.3%
2017 18.81 675th 821 17.8%
2018 20.59 695th 838 17.1%
2024 9.28 828th 897 7.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.71 611th 815 25.0%
2024 11.82 767th 836 8.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.91 662nd 794 16.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 155th 366 57.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 16 547 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2002 1 424 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 1 424 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 5 466 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 3 443 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 3 408 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 3 398 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 15 405 n/a 30 n/a n/a n/a 1 451
2009 0 455 0 1 0 n/a n/a 27 483
2010 8 350 0 12 1 n/a n/a 25 396
2011 2 391 0 36 1 0 4 0 434
2012 2 367 0 29 0 0 4 0 402
2013 2 358 0 23 0 0 5 0 388
2014 6 389 0 29 0 0 6 0 430
2015 4 372 0 17 0 0 0 0 393
2016 5 417 0 21 0 0 4 0 447
2017 5 394 0 25 2 0 8 0 434
2018 7 446 0 21 1 0 7 0 482
2019 8 489 0 18 0 0 5 0 520
2020 5 471 0 7 0 0 3 0 486
2021 5 447 0 4 1 0 4 0 461
2022 4 476 0 8 1 0 3 0 492
2023 3 426 0 10 1 0 2 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 567 24.0 23.6 59.4
2002 437 n/a n/a n/a
2003 437 n/a n/a n/a
2004 488 24.0 20.3 95.7
2005 468 20.0 23.4 93.2
2006 432 23.8 18.2 99.3
2007 413 21.8 18.9 48.7
2008 451 16.8 26.8 34.9
2009 483 23.8 20.3 105.3
2010 396 22.8 17.3 103
2011 434 25.8 16.8 97.7
2012 402 28.0 14.3 99.3
2013 388 23.0 16.8 99.2
2014 430 16.0 26.8 90.5
2015 393 23.0 17.0 86
2016 447 20.0 22.3 99.3
2017 434 27.0 16.0 99.5
2018 482 23.0 20.9 93.4
2019 520 17.0 30.5 89.4
2020 486 22.1 21.9 91.6
2021 461 25.0 18.4 96.7
2022 492 23.0 21.3 94.9
2023 442 23.9 18.4 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 567 24.0 23.6 59.4
2002 437 n/a n/a n/a
2003 437 n/a n/a n/a
2004 488 24.0 20.3 95.7
2005 468 20.0 23.4 93.2
2006 432 23.8 18.2 99.3
2007 413 21.8 18.9 48.7
2008 451 16.8 26.8 34.9
2009 483 23.8 20.3 105.3
2010 396 22.8 17.3 103
2011 434 25.8 16.8 97.7
2012 402 28.0 14.3 99.3
2013 388 23.0 16.8 99.2
2014 430 16.0 26.8 90.5
2015 393 23.0 17.0 86
2016 447 20.0 22.3 99.3
2017 434 27.0 16.0 99.5
2018 482 23.0 20.9 93.4
2019 520 17.0 30.5 89.4
2020 486 22.1 21.9 91.6
2021 461 25.0 18.4 96.7
2022 492 23.0 21.3 94.9
2023 442 23.9 18.4 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,529 (16.8%) $7,596 (83.2%) $9,126
2020 $1,941 (21.6%) $7,033 (78.4%) $8,974
2021 $1,261 (13.8%) $7,855 (86.2%) $9,116
2022 $2,502 (25.0%) $7,502 (75.0%) $10,004
2023 $3,518 (28.8%) $8,690 (71.2%) $12,208

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Benton Harbor Charter School Academy)146.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Benton Harbor Charter School Academy)146.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Harbor Charter School Academy)17.87.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Harbor Charter School Academy)17.87.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520442
 15%
African American489426
 12.9%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1810
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White83
 62.5%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.4%92.8%
 3.3%


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Benton Harbor Charter School Academy ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Michigan alternative schools.

Students at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.


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