How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benson Secondary | Heartland Girls Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benson, MN | Benson, MN |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 334 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.2% | 86.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benson Secondary | Heartland Girls Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,644 | $14,644 |
| District | Benson Public School District | Benson Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benson Secondary | Heartland Girls Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 63.6% |
| African American | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 13.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benson Secondary | Heartland Girls Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1466:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 62.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.