BENSON SECONDARY/S.E.A.R.C.H.

Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. is a Title I public high school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 277 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benson Secondary, located on Campbell Airstrip Road in Anchorage, serves as an alternative educational campus within the Anchorage School District. The school is designed to offer a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, Benson aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, recover credits, and stay on track toward graduation.

In addition to its credit-recovery programs, the campus hosts the S.E.A.R.C.H. (Secondary Education Academic Remediation and Credit Help) program, which emphasizes practical academic support and skill-building. The school community is centered on fostering student engagement and resilience, providing a variety of paths—such as independent study, online courses, and direct instruction—to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Ultimately, Benson Secondary functions as a vital resource for students looking to complete their high school diplomas in an environment that prioritizes flexibility and student-centered growth.

For more information, contact Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. at (907) 742-2050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.