Benton Harbor High School


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

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 sanctioned sports are offered:
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • *Boys state champion - 1941, 1944, 1964, 1965, 2018
  • *Girls state champion - 2009
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Track
  • *Boys state champion - 1941, 1950, 1970
  • *Girls state champion - 1984
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Notable alumni