BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
Benson High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Benson Unified School District (79226) school district, located in Benson, AZ with about 338 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 22 teachers, Benson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 High School, located in Benson, Arizona, serves as a central pillar of the Benson Unified School District. As a small-town public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. The school is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military, by fostering a supportive community environment characteristic of the Cochise County region.
Beyond standard curriculum offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded development through various athletics, clubs, and student organizations. By leveraging its connection to the broader district, Benson High School aims to maintain a personalized learning atmosphere where students are well-known by their teachers and peers. For those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us](http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us).
For more information, contact Benson High School at (520) 720-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us
BENSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Benson, AZ with about 338 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Benson Unified School District (79226)
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 22.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 338 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.