How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benson High School | Benson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BENSON, AZ | BENSON, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 402 | 286 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.9% | 44.7% |
| 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 High School | Benson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,920 | $11,920 |
| District | Benson Unified School District (79226) | Benson Unified School District (79226) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benson High School | Benson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.7% | 53.1% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% | 38.8% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benson High School | Benson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 402:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.4% | 51.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 9 |
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.