Benson High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,512 high school students from grades 9-12
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Omaha Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,134
- Graduation Rate: 59.6%
- Dropout Rate: 6.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 48,692
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,512
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 101.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 765 (50.6%)
- Females: 747 (49.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 201 (13.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 921 (60.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,122 (74.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 24 | 1.6% |
| Black | 701 | 46.4% |
| Asian | 79 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 11.2% |
| White | 539 | 35.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 456 | 30.2% |
| 10th Grade | 447 | 29.6% |
| 11th Grade | 341 | 22.6% |
| 12th Grade | 268 | 17.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $37,217
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,939 | 54% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,328 | 46% |
Source: NE Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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