Benton High School (Louisiana)

Benton High School
Benton High School
Location
6136 Highway 3
Benton, Louisiana 71006
United States
Information
Type Public
School district Bossier Parish School Board
Principal Vicky Thrash[1]
Faculty 41.2 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades 9 to 12[3]
Enrollment about 675[4]
Student to teacher ratio 15.5[2]
Color(s) Purple and Gold[5]         
Athletics conference LHSAA 4A (West)[5]
Mascot Tigers[5]
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 675 students in grades 9 to 12.[3]

Benton High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in the 4A Classification.[5]

Contents

History

The first school was built in 1890, and the current school was opened in 1978.[3]

Alma mater

Benton High, We'll always love you;
Hold your banner high
We will cherish every memory
Of your dear old name.
Higher yet we hold your banner
Wave it far and wide
Now we pledge anew to Benton
Dear old Benton High.[4]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Administration. Benton High School. Retrieved on 2008-06-20.
  2. ^ a b Benton High School. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-06-20. "Students: 640 (2005-2006)
  3. ^ a b c Benton High School History
  4. ^ a b About Benton High School. Benton High School. Retrieved on 2008-06-20.
  5. ^ a b c d LHSAA Member Schools - B. Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-06-20.

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