Benzie Academy

Public 6-12

 9222 Homestead Rd
       Benzonia, MI  49616-9660


(231) 882-4497

District: Benzie County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
515th of 735 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,349 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  60.8 Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
Hispanic:
8.6%
American Indian:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.1% Help


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Compare Details Benzie Academy ranks worse than 70.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.36. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Benzie Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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: White (81.4%), Hispanic (8.6%), American Indian (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benzie Academy is 60.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benzie Academy is $4,349.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benzie Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie Academy 515th of 735 Michigan public high schools. (See Benzie Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Benzie County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie County Central Schools 421st of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benzie Academy

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Rank History for all students at Benzie Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 9.71 720th 805 10.6%
2014 10.98 687th 799 14.0%
2015 14.37 708th 832 14.9%
2017 15.61 618th 835 26.0%
2018 11.93 679th 824 17.6%
2023 30.36 515th 735 29.9%
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Rank History for White students at Benzie Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.18 646th 708 8.8%
2023 20.06 539th 647 16.7%
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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 Benzie Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 35 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 41
2012 35 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 38
2013 40 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 46
2014 45 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 53
2015 54 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 60
2016 57 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 64
2017 55 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 63
2018 59 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 65
2019 55 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 61
2020 44 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 52
2021 43 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 49
2022 77 1 1 5 8 0 2 0 94
2023 57 0 0 6 5 0 2 0 70

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 Benzie Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 41 1.0 41.0 78
2012 38 1.0 38.0 76.3
2013 46 2.0 23.0 80.4
2014 53 1.8 28.3 66
2015 60 2.0 30.0 71.7
2016 64 1.0 64.0 71.9
2017 63 1.7 36.0 69.8
2018 65 1.5 43.3 75.4
2019 61 1.9 31.6 65.6
2020 52 1.9 27.0 59.6
2021 49 1.5 32.0 71.4
2022 94 1.7 52.5 77.7
2023 70 1.1 60.8 77.1

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 Benzie Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 41 1.0 41.0 78
2012 38 1.0 38.0 76.3
2013 46 2.0 23.0 80.4
2014 53 1.8 28.3 66
2015 60 2.0 30.0 71.7
2016 64 1.0 64.0 71.9
2017 63 1.7 36.0 69.8
2018 65 1.5 43.3 75.4
2019 61 1.9 31.6 65.6
2020 52 1.9 27.0 59.6
2021 49 1.5 32.0 71.4
2022 94 1.7 52.5 77.7
2023 70 1.1 60.8 77.1

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 Benzie Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (10.2%) $3,776 (89.8%) $4,206
2020 $592 (12.2%) $4,256 (87.8%) $4,849
2021 $35 (0.7%) $5,010 (99.3%) $5,045
2022 $48 (1.1%) $4,300 (98.9%) $4,349

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benzie Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6170
 14.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White5557
 3.6%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%77.1%
 11.6%


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Students at Benzie Academy are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Benzie Academy ranks 515th of 735 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended Benzie Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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