Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
Tel:
(907)742-2050
- Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. serves 278 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.'s student population of 278 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.'s student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- 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 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 23% |
| Asian | 6% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 7% |
| Black | 9% | 3% |
| White | 25% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 10% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.84 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is Highland Technical High Charter School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Scenic Park Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Scenic Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 417 students
0.7 miles
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1650 0.7 PK-6 417 - Anchorage Baxter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 388 students
1.0 miles
2991 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1750 1.0 PK-6 388 - Anchorage Highland Technical High Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 179 students
1.1 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Suite 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1700 1.1 6-12 179 - Anchorage Alaska State School For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 32 students
1.2 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-4243 1.2 PK-12 32 - Anchorage College Gate Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 354 students
1.2 miles
3101 Sunflower Street
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-1500 1.2 PK-6 354
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