Benson Digital Learning Center

spvhs.bensonsd.k12.az.us/

43 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Pedro Valley High School (SPVHS) is a public alternative high school located in Benson, Arizona, operating under the umbrella of the Benson Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require a different pace to complete their graduation requirements. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, the school aims to help students overcome academic hurdles and earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at San Pedro Valley High School is structured to focus on credit recovery and individualized academic progress. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty members work closely with students to create tailored educational plans that address their unique strengths and challenges. By prioritizing student engagement and consistent support, SPVHS serves as an essential resource in the local community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their previous educational experiences—have a viable pathway toward graduation and future success.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

43.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benson Digital Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	14
Two or More	1

White
28 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (32.6 %)
Two or More
1 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benson Unified School District (79226)
Phone:	(520)720-6702
Website:	http://spvhs.bensonsd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	43.0
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 10 12

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 17