Benton High School (Louisiana)
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.
History
The first school was built in 1890, and the current school was opened in 1978. Benton High School opened its new campus fall 2019.
Athletics
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.
Notable alumni
- Walter O. Bigby (Class of 1944), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1968–1979); thereafter a judge until his death
References
- ^ Administration Archived 2018-08-24 at the Wayback Machine. Benton High School. Retrieved on 2014-06-24.
- ^ Benton High School Archived 2011-05-22 at the Wayback Machine. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on December 28, 2024. "Students: 1568 (2023-2024)
- ^ "Benton High School History". Benton High School. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008.
- ^ "LHSAA Member Schools - B". Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2008.
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