Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Benson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Benson High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Benson, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 585.3 square miles. With a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes, the average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 11.5 miles, while the furthest edge extends up to 33 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Benson High School's student population of 402 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson High School's ranking?
Benson High School is ranked #620 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Benson High School often compared to?
Benson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson High School?
The graduation rate of Benson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Benson High School?
402 students attend Benson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Benson High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benson High School?
Benson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson High School offer ?
Benson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson High School part of?
Benson High School is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).
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