Benson Polytechnic High School

546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.bensonhs.pps.k12.or.us

Benson Polytechnic High School serves 1,005 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,005 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in OR)
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 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 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,005 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Benson Polytechnic High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Benson Polytechnic High School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Benson Polytechnic High School is 0.71, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OR)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

30-34%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(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

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Benson Polytechnic High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

27%

25%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

White

44%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.58

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 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Benson Polytechnic High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benson Polytechnic High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Portland School District 1j

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benson Polytechnic High School's ranking?

Benson Polytechnic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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 92%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 84%.

How many students attend Benson Polytechnic High School?

1,005 students attend Benson Polytechnic High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Benson Polytechnic High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 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 School District 1j.

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

Review Benson Polytechnic High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

March 27, 2023

New Study Shows Vending Machine Laws Yield Positive Health Results in Schools

We analyze on a new study that shows restricting sugary snacks in vending machines in schools resulted in less weight-gain over a three-year period.

March 27, 2023

New York City Schools: Teacher Rankings Released For First Time

Explore the controversial decision by New York schools to release 15,000 teacher performance rankings to the general public this week.

March 06, 2023

Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?

I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,005 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 68%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education