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Benson High School

360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, Benson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Benson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benson High School's student population of 443 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
443 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Benson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#527 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Benson High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Benson High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Benson High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson High School's ranking?
Benson High School is ranked #527 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Benson High School often compared to?
Benson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson High School?
The graduation rate of Benson High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Benson High School?
443 students attend Benson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Benson High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson High School?
Benson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson High School offer ?
Benson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benson High School part of?
Benson High School is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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