Benton High School (Louisiana)
| Benton High School | |
|---|---|
 Benton High School | |
| Location | |
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449 Fairburn Avenue , 71111 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°39′57″N 93°44′48″W / 32.66589°N 93.74655°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Bossier Parish School Board |
| Principal | Main: Whitney Clark [1] |
| Faculty | 67.00 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9 to 12[3] |
| Enrollment | 1,323[2] (2019-20) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.75[2] |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold[4] |
| Athletics conference | LHSAA[4] |
| Mascot | Tiger[4] |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Yearbook | Shere Khan |
| Website | www.bentonhighschool.com |
Benton High School is a public high school located in Benton, Louisiana, United States. The school, part of Bossier Parish School Board, serves about 1200 students in grades 9 to 12.[3]
History[edit]
The first school was built in 1890, and the current school was opened in 1978.[3] Benton High School opened its new campus fall 2019.
Athletics[edit]
Benton High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in the highest classification, 5A, moving up from 4A for the 2019–20 school year.[4]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Walter O. Bigby (Class of 1944), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1968–1979); thereafter a judge until his death
References[edit]
- ^ Administration Archived 2018-08-24 at the Wayback Machine. Benton High School. Retrieved on 2014-06-24.
- ^ a b c Benton High School Archived 2011-05-22 at the Wayback Machine. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2021-05-27. "Students: 1323 (2018-2019)
- ^ a b c "Benton High School History". Benton High School. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "LHSAA Member Schools - B". Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
External links[edit]
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