Benson Secondary School serves 513 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benson Secondary School?
513 students attend Benson Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benson Secondary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Secondary School?
Benson Secondary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benson Secondary School offer ?
Benson Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Benson Secondary School part of?
Benson Secondary School is part of Benson Public School District.
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