Serving 273 students in grades 7-12, Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.'s student population of 273 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is 0.84, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
7%
2%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
17%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
61%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.?
The graduation rate of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is 35-39%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.?
273 students attend Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
21% of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. offer ?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. part of?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is part of Anchorage School District.
School Calendar
View the Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
April Closure Day - School Closed
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Work Due - Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Teachers Last Day
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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