BENSON HIGH SCHOOL

1,488 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Benson Magnet High School, located in the Benson neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, operates as a specialized magnet school within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to attract a diverse student body from across the district by offering unique, specialized curriculum tracks—often focused on themes like Information Technology, Arts, or STEM—that go beyond the standard general education offerings. The school serves as a central hub for the historic Benson community, emphasizing both academic rigor and community engagement through its magnet-specific programming.

The school is well-known for its vibrant "Bunnies" school spirit and its deep-rooted history in Omaha. Beyond its magnet curriculum, Benson High maintains a traditional secondary school environment, offering a comprehensive suite of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. By integrating its specialized academic pathways with a traditional high school experience, Benson Magnet aims to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for post-secondary success, whether that involves university studies or direct entry into specialized technical fields.
1,488
Total Students
80.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White206
Hispanic320
Black461
Asian407
Two or More77
American Indian17
  • Black
    461 (31.0%)
  • Asian
    407 (27.4%)
  • Hispanic
    320 (21.5%)
  • White
    206 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    77 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    17 (1.1%)
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: OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (531)299-2520
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 349
Grade 10 358
Grade 11 343
Grade 12 438

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9349
Grade 10358
Grade 11343
Grade 12438
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female72748.9%
Male76151.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)