Benson Secondary School

Benson Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1400 Montana Ave,  Benson, MN
Benson Public School District
3.0
353 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Knutson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
40.5%
State Average
31.9%
Science
61.2%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
392:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
White
85.3%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Dakota State University 12 Students
South Dakota State University 12 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 9 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 8 Students
Concordia College 6 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 5 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 5 Students
University of North Dakota 5 Students
Drake University 5 Students
Ridgewater College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 4 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
7/7/2023
There's lots of fights but most of the teachers are really good. I think that our school doesn't support girls sports enough.
3.0 NicheUser
8/4/2013
It's a small town. Everyone has known everyone else since nearly birth. If you grew up with it then it's great. However, if you try to move into the school it can be difficult. There's "groups" like you'll probably find at every other school. If you fit in one of those groups you're fine, but if you're not from the area and you don't fit in a group you're most likely going to be an outcast the entire time.
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