Benson Secondary School serves 513 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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513 students attend Benson Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benson Secondary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Secondary School?
Benson Secondary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benson Secondary School offer ?
Benson Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Benson Secondary School part of?
Benson Secondary School is part of Benson Public School District.
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