The focus of this category is on topics relating to teaching, training, education, and learning in the City of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
According to 2019 survey data, 75% of those twenty-five years old or older had graduated from high school or completed the GED or equivalent credential. By way of comparison, 95% of St. Joseph residents had completed high school. Nearly 50% of St. Joseph residents had a bachelor's degree or higher, while only 7% of Benton Harbor residents had graduated from college.
Websites representing schools, at any level, are appropriate for this category if they are located in Benton Harbor.
This may include local daycare centers if there is some educational component to them, as well as pre-kindergarten and preschool programs, and K-12th-grade schools or programs, whether they are operated by a public school district, as part of a religious institution, or as a private entity. Montessori schools may also be listed here, as may Christian schools, charter schools, and any other type of schools in Benton Harbor.
Of course, vocational schools, colleges, and universities may be represented here if they have a campus in Benton Harbor. For those not based in Benton Harbor, the section of the website that represents the Benton Harbor campus should be listed here, while the main site may be listed in the category representing the geographical location of the central campus. Lake Michigan College, although its campus is east of the city limits, may be listed here because it uses a Benton Harbor mailing address and its main campus is referred to as the Benton Harbor Campus.
Other training programs, such as driver training, or other types of vocational training programs, would also be suitable for this category.
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Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the public school district offers a K-12th-grade curriculum through six schools: Arts & Communications Academy, Benton Harbor High School, Discovery Enrichment Center, DREAM Academy, Fair Plain East Elementary School, and International Academy at Hull, each of which is highlighted here, along with a district calendar, new student registration data, its summer school program, and an annual district report.
http://www.bhas.org/
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the Academy uses the EngageNY curriculum, while classes focus on the mastery of Common Core State Standards. Enrolling students in K-8th-grades, its enrollment application is available online, and visits and events are scheduled online. An annual school calendar is displayed, and the benefits available to children attending BHCSA are posted, with other information about the school. A parent portal is available for parents of registered students.
https://bentonharborcharter.com/
Benton Harbor Education Foundation
The non-profit organization was set up to support the K-12th-grade educational programs and students of Benton Harbor Area Schools in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The history of the organization is told, member biographies are stated, and its approach is outlined. Recent projects undertaken by the BHEF are featured, grant applications are available online, and volunteer opportunities are outlined. BHHS alumni are encouraged to submit their contact information.
http://bentonharboreducationfoundation.com/
Situated on a ten-acre campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the school offers a Montessori-style education for children from infancy through middle school. Its mission, core values, admissions process, tuition, and accreditation status are put forth, along with testimonials and information on the effectiveness of the Montessori method of education. Other resources include a school calendar, a faculty and staff directory, and parent information packets.
http://www.brookviewschool.org/
Founded as Benton Harbor Junior College in 1946, it became Benton Harbor Community College and Technical Institute in 1954, taking its current name and mission in 1964, and is operated through three campuses: its main campus in Benton Harbor, the Niles campus at Bertrand Crossing, and the South Haven campus. Its academic programs and degrees, general education requirements and institutional outcomes, admissions policies, and placement services are highlighted.
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/
River of Life Christian School
Created in 2013, the school is located on McAllister Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan, where it offers a K-5th-grade educational program. A brief history of the school is published, along with parent testimonials, an overview of its curriculum, assessments, and an introduction to the school’s teachers, support staff, and board members. The admissions and enrollment process tuition, information about making contributions to the school, daily schedules, and volunteer opportunities are included.
https://www.riveroflifeschool.org/
