BENSON SECONDARY

www.benson.k12.mn.us

334 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Benson Secondary School, located at 1400 Montana Ave in Benson, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Operating under the Benson Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for their future endeavors.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Benson Secondary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities and student support services. By leveraging community resources and maintaining a connection to the broader Benson area, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and civic responsibility among its student body. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or athletic programs, the district’s official website at http://www.benson.k12.mn.us serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

334

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENSON SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	37
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	9

White
272 (81.4%)
Hispanic
37 (11.1%)
Black
9 (2.7%)
Two or More
9 (2.7%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)

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 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)843-2710
Website:	http://www.benson.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 41

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 42

Grade 9 44

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 43