Benzie Central High School
| Benzie Central High School | |
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| Address | |
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9300 Homestead Road Benzonia, MI 49616 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°37′6″N 86°3′11″W / 44.61833°N 86.05306°WCoordinates: 44°37′6″N 86°3′11″W / 44.61833°N 86.05306°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | Benzie County Central Schools |
| Superintendent | Dave Micinski |
| Principal | Larry Haughn |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 513 |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | red, white |
| Athletics conference | Northwest Conference |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Website | BCHS website |
Benzie Central High School is a public high school in Benzonia, Michigan, located at 9300 Homestead Rd. The principal is Larry Haughn, who has held that position since 2013. The school offers classes for students in grade 9–12.
History
In the fall of 1962, the school systems of Benzonia/Beulah, Honor, and Copemish were consolidated into the current Benzie County Central School System. 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, Psychology, 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.[1]
Sports
MHSAA State Championships
Boys Cross Country
State Champions
1984,1985,1986,1995,1997,2009,2013,2014[2]
Girls Cross Country
1982,1983,1998,2008,2011[3]
Girls Track and Field
State Champions
1999,2011[4]
References
- ↑ "Michigan Schools Beating the Odds" (PDF). www.michigan.gov. April 14, 2011. p. 2. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ↑ Team Champions | Boys Cross Country | MHSAA Sports
- ↑ Team Champions | Girls Cross Country | MHSAA Sports
- ↑ Team Champions | Girls Track & Field | MHSAA Sports