Public high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
| Benton Harbor High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 870 Colfax Avenue Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°06′12″N 86°27′26″W / 42.1033°N 86.4572°W / 42.1033; -86.4572 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Benton Harbor Area Schools |
| Superintendent | Robert Herrera |
| Teaching staff | 33.30 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 506 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.20 |
| Color(s) | Orange Black |
| Athletics conference | Lakeland Conference |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Rival | Berrien Springs High School |
| Website | bentonbhhs |
Benton Harbor High School is a high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, and is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
History
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The current high school opened on August 29, 1921, being dedicated the following September 15; the school's main outdoor athletic facility, Filstrup Field, opened in October 1924.
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.
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.
Athletics
The Benton Harbor Tigers compete in the Lakeland Conference. The school colors are orange and black. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (girls and boys)
- Boys state champion - 1941, 1944, 1964, 1965, 2018
- Girls state champion - 2009
- Cross country (girls and boys)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (boys)
- Softball (girls)
- Track (girls and boys)
- Boys state champion - 1941, 1950, 1970
- Girls state champion - 1984
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable alumni
- Joique Bell, NFL football player
- Chris Burkam, MLB player (St. Louis Browns)
- Wilson Chandler, NBA player, first round pick (#23) in draft; named Mr. Basketball in 2005
- Tyrone Evans Clark, filmmaker, actor, video game designer, and musician
- Kysre Gondrezick, WNBA basketball player
- Don Hopkins, MLB player (Oakland Athletics)
- Ernie Hudson, actor
- Iris Kyle, professional bodybuilder
- Dave Machemer, professional baseball player
- Anthony Miller, NBA player for several teams
- William Perigo, former University of Michigan basketball head coach, coached Benton Harbor High
- Jim Reynolds, former Canadian football player
- Sinbad, comedian and actor
- Chet Walker, NBA basketball player in Hall of Fame
- Robert Whaley, NBA player
References
- ^ "Benton Harbor High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Wrege, Louise (October 5, 2024). "A brief history of Filstrup Field". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- "New High School to Have Big Enrollment". The News-Palladium. August 29, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- "Schools Must Teach Accuracy, Education, Says President Burton at Dedication". The News-Palladium. September 16, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- "Mayor in Proclamation Asks City to Acknowledge Gift of Filstrup Field". The News-Palladium. October 1, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- "Benton Harbor High School's lunch program captures largest federal stimulus chunk". WSBT Television. July 23, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- "New athletic conference gets the go-ahead from school boards". December 17, 2021.
- "Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- "Yearly Champions | Girls Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- "Team Champions | Boys Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- "Team Champions | Girls Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- "Chauncey Burkam Stats | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
- "Did Tyrone Evans Clark go to college?". September 27, 2021.
- ^ Cotsirilos Thomopoulos, Elaine (2003). St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. p. 39. ISBN 0738531901.
- "Machemer's Debut Hit". The Herald-Palladium. June 22, 1978. p. 18. Retrieved October 31, 2022.