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Benzie Central Sr High School

9300 HOMESTEAD RD, BENZONIA, MI 49616 · (231) 882-4497 · Benzie County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL292 STUDENTS
Enrollment
292
High
DISTRICT 189 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 48.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
145 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
99
Grade 10
59
Grade 11
76
Grade 12
58
Student demographics
White
25688%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
165%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
114%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15553%
Female
13747%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
292
-155 (-35%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 20.1:1
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Benzie Central Sr High School

As a compact secondary school in BENZONIA, Michigan, Benzie Central Sr High School teaches 292 students from grades 9 through 12, one of the schools within Benzie County Central Schools. That puts it 37% smaller than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Benzie County Central Schools comprises 6 schools with combined enrollment of 1,136 students; Benzie Central Sr High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Benzie Central Sr High School shows that 88% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school lists 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.3:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Benzie Central Sr High School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Benzie County put the typical household earns roughly $74,834 per year, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Benzie County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,493 students), of which Benzie Central Sr High School is one.

The closest other public school is Benzie Central Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Benzie Central Sr High School.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 35%: 447 students in 2018 compared to 292 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

On this page, members of the Benzie Central Sr High School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Benzie County at a glance

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Population
18,310
Census ACS
Median income
$74,834
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,493 students

Quick facts

School name
Benzie Central Sr High School
District
Benzie County Central Schools
Address
9300 HOMESTEAD RD, BENZONIA, MI 49616
Phone
(231) 882-4497
County
Benzie County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
292
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
145 (50%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
260495004182
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Benzie Central Sr High School
What is the total enrollment at Benzie Central Sr High School?
Benzie Central Sr High School enrolls approximately 292 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Benzie Central Sr High School serve?
Benzie Central Sr High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Benzie Central Sr High School have?
Benzie Central Sr High School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Benzie Central Sr High School?
Student demographics at Benzie Central Sr High School are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Benzie Central Sr High School public or private?
Benzie Central Sr High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Benzie County Central Schools.
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