BENAVIDES SECONDARY

BENAVIDES ISD
1025 EAGLE DR
BENAVIDES, TX 78341
Charter School 114 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Benavides Secondary School, located at 1025 Eagle Drive in Benavides, Texas, serves as the primary educational hub for the Benavides Independent School District. As a small, rural institution, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing middle and high school students with a personalized learning environment. The school is known for its "Eagles" mascot, which fosters a sense of school spirit and identity among the student body, reflecting the close-knit nature of the district.

The school focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining small class sizes, Benavides Secondary is able to offer students more individualized attention from teachers and staff. The campus serves as a focal point for local athletics, academic extracurriculars, and community gatherings, functioning as a vital resource for the families residing in the Duval County area.
114
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    111 (97.4 %)
  • White
    3 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BENAVIDES ISD
Phone: (361)256-3040
Website: http://www.benavidesisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 6 14
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio