Benson High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 359 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 100th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 360 S. Patagonia, Benson, AZ 85602
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Benson Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,054
- Graduation Rate: 100.0%
- Dropout Rate: 4.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.1
- Enrolled Students: 1,131
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 359
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 191 (53.2%)
- Females: 168 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (3.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 100 (27.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 114 (31.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 9 | 2.5% |
| Black | 8 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 20.1% |
| White | 267 | 74.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 99 | 27.6% |
| 10th Grade | 96 | 26.7% |
| 11th Grade | 87 | 24.2% |
| 12th Grade | 77 | 21.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $39,601
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,395 | 90% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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