Benson High School

bensonhs.bensonsd.k12.az.us/

443 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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).

443

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	114
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
298 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
114 (25.7 %)
Two or More
18 (4.1 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benson Unified School District (79226)
Phone:	(520)720-6710
Website:	http://bensonhs.bensonsd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 130

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 88