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Benton Area High School

Benton Area SD · Columbia County · 400 Park St, Benton, PA 17814.0

(570)925-6651

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6/10
#282
Rank 282 out of 625
Top 45%
English Language Arts5/10 · #324 · 48th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #293 · 53rd percentile
Science8/10 · #161 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Columbia County, Benton Area High School is a small-town school where students are known by name and science is a genuine strength — scoring in the top quarter of the state. Families drawn to rural Pennsylvania living, where Friday night football and tight-knit community events are part of the rhythm of life, will find a school that punches above its weight in key subjects. It's the kind of place where kids have room to grow, and neighbors still show up for each other.

Student Demographics

47 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
46 (98%)
African American
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged20 (43%)
Students with Disabilities9 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

200
Enrollment
19.6
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
1.5%
AP Participation
of students
3
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #485 · 27th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.