- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Benson High School
Federal NCES profile for Benson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482001354
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #6 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,488
- students enrolled
Benson High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson High School ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Benson High School shrank from 1,570 students in 2022-23 to 1,490 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 76.6 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 317482001354 · Omaha, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,488 enr · 19.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Benson High School shrank from 1,570 students in 2022-23 to 1,490 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 76.6 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Benson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school
Benson High School
1,488 students
What this shows Benson High School reports 1,488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson High School compares
Benson High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,488 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,488
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
330
in-school suspensions + 299 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 31.0%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 13.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Benson High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson High School
How many students attend Benson High School?
Benson High School has 1,488 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,570 (2022-23) → 1,490 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson High School is 19.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson High School?
The largest demographic group at Benson High School is African American at 31.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson High School?
Benson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benson High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson High School ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Benson High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.