Benton High School

What Benton High School does

Benton High School is a public secondary education institution located at 6612 Highway 3 in Benton, Louisiana, serving students in grades 9-12 within the Bossier Parish Schools district. The school traces its institutional history to 1890 and has operated from its present 25-acre campus since the 1978-1979 school year. It is governed as part of Bossier Parish Schools, a public school district, and receives funding through local tax revenue, state education allocations, and federal education programs; no tuition is charged to enrolled students.

The school's core academic product consists of two diploma pathways: a 24-Carnegie-unit TOPS University Diploma preparing students for four-year university admission, and a 23-Carnegie-unit Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma combining academic coursework with career-technical training that qualifies for the TOPS Tech award. Curriculum is supplemented by Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment through an articulation agreement with Bossier Parish Community College, free statewide ACT testing for juniors, and PSAT/NMSQT administration for National Merit Scholarship qualification. Beyond academics, the school operates the Benton Tigers athletic program under the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, the National Honor Society, DECA, Tiger Tech Robotics, JROTC, and comprehensive grade-level counseling services that manage NCAA Eligibility Center registration, Common Application submissions, and TOPS scholarship compliance.

The technology stack is standard for a public high school and includes a grade-reporting portal, Google Classroom (notably for the NHS application process), the school website (bentonhighschool.com) hosting daily announcements, and online college application tools. There is no proprietary software product; the institution's differentiation rests on its community position, regulatory standing as a public school within a defined attendance zone, and integrated pathway ecosystem rather than technology. Revenue is derived almost entirely from public funding channels, with negligible ancillary income from event tickets, NHS membership fees, cap-and-gown orders, and similar program fees.

Name

Benton High School

Legal name

Benton High School

Website

https://bentonhighschool.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Benton High School is a public secondary school in Benton, Louisiana, serving grades 9-12 within the Bossier Parish Schools district. It delivers TOPS University and Jump Start diploma pathways, dual enrollment, athletics, and college counseling to assigned local students with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school athletics
• College preparation
• Student counseling
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Benton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school within Bossier Parish Schools, Benton High School is funded through a combination of local tax revenue, state education funding, and federal education programs. No tuition is charged for enrollment.
2. Program and Activity Fees: The school collects fees for various programs including NHS membership (with fees and deadlines), senior portrait submissions, cap-and-gown orders, and standardized test registrations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Benton High School delivers in-person public secondary education to students in grades 9-12 through two diploma pathways (TOPS University and Jump Start TOPS Tech), Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses, dedicated grade-level counseling for college planning and NCAA eligibility, National Honor Society membership, and LHSAA-sanctioned interscholastic athletics under the Benton Tigers brand. Services are provided directly on campus in Benton, Louisiana, with supplemental articulation to Bossier Parish Community College for college credit.

Product overview

Benton High School is a public secondary institution offering a comprehensive educational program serving grades 9-12. The school provides two distinct diploma pathways: the TOPS University Diploma (24 Carnegie units) preparing students for four-year universities, and the Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma (23 Carnegie units) combining academics with career-technical training. Academic offerings include Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses for college credit. Beyond academics, the school supports student development through athletics (Benton Tigers), honor societies (National Honor Society), career-technical clubs (Tiger Tech Robotics, DECA), and comprehensive college counseling services including ACT/SAT preparation and application support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOPS University Diploma A 24-Carnegie-unit college-preparatory diploma meeting Louisiana's TOPS scholarship requirements, covering English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, health, physical education, fine arts, and electives over four years. Designed for students pursuing admission to a four-year university and qualifying for TOPS scholarship funding.
• Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma A 23-Carnegie-unit career and technical diploma blending academic coursework with a nine-unit training sequence in a chosen field that earns an industry-recognized credential, qualifying graduates for the TOPS Tech award. Targets students pursuing immediate workforce entry or an associate-degree pathway through Bossier Parish Community College.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses taught in high school and capped by a national exam in May. Qualifying scores can earn college credit and bump up the TOPS-weighted GPA for enrolled students.
• Dual Enrollment Program Courses taught through a partner college (Bossier Parish Community College) that earn both high school and college credit simultaneously, with grades reaching a college transcript before the student's college enrollment.
• National Honor Society (NHS) An honor society for qualified students based on GPA, teacher recommendations, disciplinary records, and community service, with new members inducted in the spring semester. Uses an online Google-based application system with prospective member invitation letters.
• Benton Tigers Athletic Program Interscholastic athletic programs including football, basketball, volleyball, cross country, soccer, baseball, and conditioning sessions, competing under the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) as the Benton Tigers. Athletic eligibility is tied to LHSAA academic progress rules and NCAA Eligibility Center compliance for college-bound athletes.
• College Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling services for grades 9-12 including transcript and recommendation management, college application guidance, NCAA Eligibility Center registration, college list building strategies, and dedicated grade-level counselors (one per cohort year).
• ACT/SAT Preparation Programs Standardized test preparation resources including PSAT/NMSQT for National Merit Scholarship qualification, free statewide ACT testing for Louisiana juniors on statewide test day in spring, and SAT preparation linked to Khan Academy through PSAT/NMSQT results.
• Common Application Support Guidance and resources for completing the Common Application accepted by over a thousand colleges, including supplementary forms and electronic submission procedures, managed through the school counseling office.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOPS scholarship qualification for students completing core curriculum with required GPA and ACT scores
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bossier Parish SchoolscoreOthersBenton High School operates as part of the Bossier Parish Schools district, which provides funding, administrative oversight, calendar, attendance policies, and compliance requirements. The district office is located at PO Box 2122, Benton, LA 71006-2122 with contact number 318-549-5122.
• Bossier Parish Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for dual enrollment allowing students to earn both high school and college credit. The college also serves as a transfer destination for Jump Start diploma students completing associate degrees or transferring credits toward bachelor's degrees.
• Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency administering the TOPS scholarship program. The school counseling office guides students through TOPS requirements including core curriculum completion, GPA thresholds, and ACT score minimums.
• Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for high school athletics in Louisiana. Benton Tigers must comply with LHSAA eligibility rules covering health, age, grades, attendance, residency, and conduct requirements.
• NCAA Eligibility CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization managing collegiate athletic eligibility. Student-athletes register during junior year, with counselors verifying courses against the NCAA-approved course list.
• Common ApplicationcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application platform accepted by over 1,000 colleges. The school supports students in creating accounts, completing applications, and managing transcript submissions through the counseling office.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Haughton High School: Public high school in Bossier Parish Schools serving grades 9-12 with comparable TOPS-aligned diploma pathways and LHSAA athletic programs. Directly comparable peer for enrollment and outcome competition.
• Airline High School: Another public high school in Bossier Parish Schools serving grades 9-12. Directly comparable as a co-district peer competing for the same student population, with overlapping LHSAA athletics and TOPS-aligned diploma pathways.
• Parkway High School: Public high school in Bossier Parish Schools offering similar college-prep and athletic programming. Functions as a direct competitor for college-bound students within the same parish attendance area.
• Bossier High School: Public high school within Bossier Parish Schools, serving grades 9-12 with comparable LHSAA athletic and TOPS scholarship programming. Direct district peer competing for enrollment from the same parish.

Regional players

• Captain Shreve High School: Public high school in Caddo Parish serving grades 9-12 with comparable LHSAA athletic and TOPS programming. Regionally comparable Louisiana public secondary school within driving distance of Benton.
• Caddo Magnet High School: Public magnet high school in neighboring Caddo Parish (Shreveport) attracting high-achieving students from across the region. Comparable as a Louisiana public secondary school competing for scholarship-eligible students, though Benton is not a magnet school.

Others

• Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA): Governing body for high school athletics in Louisiana. Comparable as the regulatory ecosystem that structures Benton's athletic programming, eligibility compliance, and competitive scheduling across all Louisiana public high schools.
• Bossier Parish Community College: Partner institution offering dual enrollment courses to Benton students. Comparable as the postsecondary articulation partner rather than a direct competitor, but materially relevant because of the credit-transfer pathway and shared student population.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bentontiger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/benton-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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