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Benson Polytechnic High School

3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Benson Polytechnic High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benson Polytechnic High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 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 Polytechnic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Polytechnic High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#935 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benson Polytechnic High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benson Polytechnic High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Benson Polytechnic High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon 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 Polytechnic High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Benson Polytechnic High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Polytechnic High School's ranking?
Benson Polytechnic High School is ranked #935 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Benson Polytechnic High School often compared to?
Benson Polytechnic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School is 92%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Benson Polytechnic High School?
824 students attend Benson Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Benson Polytechnic High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Polytechnic High School?
Benson Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Polytechnic High School offer ?
Benson Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson Polytechnic High School part of?
Benson Polytechnic High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Benson Polytechnic High School located?
Benson Polytechnic High School is located in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Lents.

School Reviews
4   3/23/2020
It's my high school. I love it, however I wish they cadent cut my major; architecture.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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