Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
Tel:
(907)742-2050
- Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. serves 277 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.
- Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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 277 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 277 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is 0.85, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #395 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 15% | 23% |
| Asian | 6% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 3% |
| White | 20% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 11% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.85 | 0.71 |
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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: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is Highland Academy Charter (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 | 453 students
0.7 miles
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1650 0.7 PK-6 453 - Anchorage Baxter Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 362 students
1.0 miles
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1750 1.0 PK-6 362 - Anchorage Highland Academy Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 161 students
1.1 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1700 1.1 6-12 161 - Anchorage Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 33 students
1.2 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-4243 1.2 PK-12 33 - Anchorage College Gate Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 345 students
1.2 miles
3101 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-1500 1.2 PK-6 345
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