Benson High School vs. Buena High School
Should I attend Benson High School or Buena High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 383 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,865 students in grades 7-12, Buena High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
383 students
1,865 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1094 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
133
534
Grade 10 Students
103
460
Grade 11 Students
94
452
Grade 12 Students
53
419
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
36%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
64%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%