Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Benson Unified School District (79226)
360 S PATAGONIA ST
BENSON, AZ 85602
51 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
San Pedro Valley Online Academy (SPVOA) is a specialized educational institution located in Benson, Arizona, that operates as part of the Benson Unified School District. The academy is designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging an online curriculum, the school caters to students who require a non-traditional schedule, those looking to recover credits, or individuals who prefer an independent learning environment that allows them to progress at their own pace.

The program emphasizes academic rigor while providing the necessary support systems to ensure student success in a remote or hybrid format. By maintaining a connection to the broader Benson Unified School District, SPVOA provides its students with access to district resources and professional instruction, bridging the gap between digital convenience and structured, quality education. It serves as a vital resource for families within the region seeking a personalized approach to K-12 learning that fits the demands of modern life.
51
Total Students
0.6
Full-Time Teachers
85.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (76.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benson Unified School District (79226)
Phone: (520)720-6702
Website: http://bdlc.bensonusd.org/?showHomepage=true
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 85.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio