Benson Polytechnic High School

3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 899 students in grades 9-12, Benson Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 899 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in OR)
  • : 30-34%
  • : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Benson Polytechnic High School's student population of 899 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Benson Polytechnic High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
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(18-19)
68%
54%
This chart display 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
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Black
11%
2%
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White
43%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Benson Polytechnic High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School is 93%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Benson Polytechnic High School?
899 students attend Benson Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Benson Polytechnic High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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?
Benson Polytechnic High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.

School Reviews

4   3/23/2020
It's my high school. I love it, however I wish they cadent cut my major; architecture.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lyndis

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 899 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34%
  • : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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