Benzie Central High School
History
In the fall of 1962, the school systems of Benzonia/Beulah, Honor, and Copemish were consolidated into the current Benzie Central Schools. Classes were held in the old Benzonia High School until 1964, the year that the current junior/senior high school building was opened. Many modifications have been made to the campus over the years, including classroom additions in 1992 and 1997. In 2001, the latest and most dramatic changes came to the facility with the addition of a state of the art auditorium. In 2002, the old auditorium was converted into a band room.
Academics
Benzie Central offers the following AP courses: Biology, Calculus (AB), Chemistry, and Literature.
In 2011, Benzie Central High School was recognized by the State Department of Education as a school "Beating the Odds!" Studies were done to find out which schools were performing better than expected, compared to other schools like them. The analysis compared Benzie Central's outcomes (test scores, statewide top-to-bottom ranking, graduation rate) with other schools of similar factors such as grade levels, locale, and student demographics.
Athletics
MHSAA State Championships:
- Boys cross country - 1984,1985,1986,1995,1997,2009,2013,2014
- Girls cross country - 1982,1983,1998,2008,2011
- Girls track and field - 1999,2011
References
- ^ "Benzie Central Sr High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools".
- ^ "Local schools are Beating the Odds". Benzie County Record Patriot.
- ^ "Michigan Schools Beating the Odds" (PDF). www.michigan.gov. April 14, 2011. p. 2. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ^ "Team Champions - Boys Cross Country - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "Team Champions - Girls Cross Country - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "Team Champions - Girls Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2018.