How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER | BENSON SECONDARY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BENSON, MN | BENSON, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 13 | 334 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 34.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER | BENSON SECONDARY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,775 | $18,775 |
| District | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER | BENSON SECONDARY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.2% | 81.4% |
| African American | 7.7% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.8% | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER | BENSON SECONDARY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 668:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 38.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.