- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Benson Polytechnic High School
Federal NCES profile for Benson Polytechnic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000956
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Polytechnic High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #6 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Polytechnic High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Polytechnic High School ranks #6 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Benson Polytechnic High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 411004000956 · Portland, OR High · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Benson Polytechnic High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Benson Polytechnic High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school
Benson Polytechnic High School
896 students
What this shows Benson Polytechnic High School reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Polytechnic High School compares
Benson Polytechnic High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Oregon - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 10.0%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Benson Polytechnic High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benson Polytechnic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Polytechnic High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Polytechnic High School
How many students attend Benson Polytechnic High School?
Benson Polytechnic High School has 896 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Polytechnic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Polytechnic High School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benson Polytechnic High School?
64.8% of students at Benson Polytechnic High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Polytechnic High School?
The largest demographic group at Benson Polytechnic High School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Polytechnic High School?
Benson Polytechnic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benson Polytechnic High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Polytechnic High School ranks #6 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Benson Polytechnic High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.