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==Notable people==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Joique Bell]], NFL football player for [[Detroit Lions]]
* [[Joique Bell]], NFL football player for [[Detroit Lions]]
* [[Chris Burkam]], former [[MLB]] player ([[St. Louis Browns]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Chauncey Burkam Stats {{!}} Baseball-Reference.com|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/burkach01.shtml|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Chris Burkam]], former [[MLB]] player ([[St. Louis Browns]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Chauncey Burkam Stats {{!}} Baseball-Reference.com|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/burkach01.shtml|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Wilson Chandler]], [[NBA]] player for [[Denver Nuggets]], first round pick (#23) in draft; named [[Mr. Basketball of Michigan|Mr. Basketball]] in 2005
* [[Wilson Chandler]], [[NBA]] player for [[Denver Nuggets]], first round pick (#23) in draft; named [[Mr. Basketball of Michigan|Mr. Basketball]] in 2005
* [[Tyrone Clark]], director and musician
* [[Don Hopkins (baseball)|Don Hopkins]], former [[MLB]] player ([[Oakland Athletics]])
* [[Don Hopkins (baseball)|Don Hopkins]], former [[MLB]] player ([[Oakland Athletics]])
* [[Ernie Hudson]], actor<ref name=ioa>{{cite book|first=Elaine|last=Cotsirilos Thomopoulos|title=St. Joseph and Benton Harbor|isbn=0738531901|date=2003|series=Images of America|publisher=[[Arcadia Publishing]]|page=39}}</ref>
* [[Ernie Hudson]], actor<ref name=ioa>{{cite book|first=Elaine|last=Cotsirilos Thomopoulos|title=St. Joseph and Benton Harbor|isbn=0738531901|date=2003|series=Images of America|publisher=[[Arcadia Publishing]]|page=39}}</ref>

Revision as of 22:18, 17 December 2021

Benton Harbor High School
Address
Map
870 Colfax Avenue

Benton Harbor
,
Michigan
49022

United States
Coordinates42°06′12″N 86°27′26″W / 42.1033°N 86.4572°W / 42.1033; -86.4572
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtBenton Harbor Area Schools
SuperintendentRobert Herrera
Teaching staff23.98 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12[1]
Enrollment611 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio25.48[1]
Color(s)  Orange
  Black[2]
Athletics conferenceSouthwestern Michigan Athletic Conference[2]
NicknameTigers[2]
RivalBerrien Springs High School[citation needed]
Websitebentonbhhs.ss12.sharpschool.com

Benton Harbor High School is a high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, and is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

History

In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.[3]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 613 students enrolled in 2016-17 was:

  • Male - 50.7%
  • Female - 49.3%
  • Black - 94.5%
  • Hispanic - 2.1%
  • White - 1.8%
  • Multiracial - 1.6%

63.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. In 2016–17, Benton Harbor was a Title I school.[1]

Athletics

The Benton Harbor Tigers compete in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference. The school colors are orange and black. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champion - 1941, 1944, 1964, 1965, 2018[4]
    • Girls state champion - 2009[5]
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Track (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champion - 1941, 1950, 1970[6]
    • Girls state champion - 1984[7]
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Benton Harbor High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "Benton Harbor High School's lunch program captures largest federal stimulus chunk". WSBT Television. July 23, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009. [dead link]
  4. ^ "Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "Yearly Champions | Girls Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  6. ^ "Team Champions | Boys Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  7. ^ "Team Champions | Girls Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  8. ^ "Chauncey Burkam Stats | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. ^ a b Cotsirilos Thomopoulos, Elaine (2003). St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. p. 39. ISBN 0738531901.
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