Serving 295 students in grades 7-12, Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.'s student population of 295 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is 0.84, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
22%
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
61%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.'s ranking?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is ranked #268 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.?
The graduation rate of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is 45-49%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.?
295 students attend Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
22% of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. offer ?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. part of?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. located?
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. is located in the Basher neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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