Serving 818 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 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 818 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 10% in OR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
818 students attend Benson Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Benson Polytechnic High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% 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 15:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 818 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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