Serving 1,490 students in grades 9-12, Benson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 64% (Btm 50% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Benson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benson High School is ranked #876 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Benson High School often compared to?
Benson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burke High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson High School?
The graduation rate of Benson High School is 64%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Benson High School?
1,490 students attend Benson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Benson High School students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson High School?
Benson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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