Benson Magnet High School vs. Burke High School
Should I attend Benson Magnet High School or Burke 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 Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, Benson Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,180 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
2,180 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#750 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
69%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
380
512
Grade 10 Students
401
547
Grade 11 Students
371
540
Grade 12 Students
393
581
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
22%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
34%
26%
% White
17%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
