Benton Harbor High School

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

History

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:

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

External links

• Official website