Benson Secondary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 464 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 90th out of 423 high schools in MN.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1400 Montana Avenue, Benson, MN 56215
School District Details
- Benson Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,544
- Graduation Rate: 95.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 960
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 464
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 242 (52.2%)
- Females: 222 (47.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 46 (9.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 74 (15.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 120 (25.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 3 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.5% |
| White | 451 | 97.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 72 | 15.5% |
| 8th Grade | 75 | 16.2% |
| 9th Grade | 65 | 14.0% |
| 10th Grade | 79 | 17.0% |
| 11th Grade | 101 | 21.8% |
| 12th Grade | 72 | 15.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $45,966
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,420 | 16% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,186 | 84% |
Source: MN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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