For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,444 students in Benton Harbor, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton Harbor, MI are Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Benton Harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton Harbor, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Benton Harbor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Benton Harbor, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Countryside Academy Middlehigh School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton Harbor, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: 2-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Benton Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benton Harbor, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton Harbor, MI include Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Benton Harbor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton Harbor?
5 public high schools are located in Benton Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Harbor?
Benton Harbor public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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