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Benson Magnet High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5120 Maple St,
Omaha, NE
Omaha Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Tom Wagner
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
810
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
69%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
B
B+
B+
A
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
810
Math
390
Verbal
420
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
19.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
344:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Black
34.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25%
Hispanic
17.4%
White
15.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
359 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
226 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska
159 Students
Creighton University
118 Students
Wayne State College
97 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney
91 Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center
78 Students
College of Saint Mary
63 Students
Iowa State University
51 Students
Midland University
51 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
71 Students
Business
68 Students
Psychology
46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Biology
19 Students
Dental Hygiene
18 Students
Health Professions
17 Students
Criminology
16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/26/2023
My teachers are great. I'm involved with my friends and peers. My freshman year at benson wasn't really great. It was during the quarantine. Online school was also not great. I didn't learn well during that time. I learn better in person. when they changed it to in person school I learned better I managed to pass my classes. one of my classes my teacher was too strict with things but class work was easy. I like all my teachers. My sophomore year was pretty easy. my teachers were great my favorite class was culinary. My junior year was stressful. I couldn't focus with school. I was also struggling with personal issues and there was ACT it made me more overwhelmed. Now my senior year its going great. My teachers are wonderful. I like the way they teaches. My finals are good. I'm passing my classes. I would not relive my junior year. I love my sophomore year. The school rules are okay but unfair with the passing period. They need to change the passing period with restrooms.
1/28/2021
The one thing I liked the most about Benson was my friends. Lots of diversity in that school. I am glad I met them. I don't like how the hallways stink. Plus dirty bathrooms. Some of the teachers are really cool too. Other then that this school is low quality. I have been going here four years and nothing great about it. The kids are hit or miss they are either rude and fighting or just quite.
5/18/2020
I have been going to benson for 4 years. Started my freshman to senior years. It's a best experience and help me learn a lot. The teacher and club coach are also helpful. They help a lot of students with college stuff.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/28/2022
All the negative reviews have been accurate. My son has gone there for 4 years. I just found this website. The statistics seem to accurately portray the reality of this school. Students are not respected by the employees, there is little to no communication with the parents, the resource officer is...
10/17/2017
I actually go to this school and so far the teachers are amazing and they really do care about the students. The teachers also work really well with the students and their academics. The principal is awesome and he works with the kids each individually in their own way. Some of the kids have trouble...
10/23/2013
I'm a grandparent, and Benson has lost it unity. I saw a teacher at open house sit on his butte and chit chat with a person with very small children and ignore high school parents while he discussed grade school computer systems. Also didn't know how to bring up grades on the computer he was playing...
10/18/2013
The teachers do not understand the concept of an IEP, the principle does not care about parent concerns and parents that are involved are ignored. The staff is rude to parents and students alike, the testing is very low. Transportation is not provided to students less than 2 miles away. School will...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About North Omaha
List Price Range
$117K - $307K
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$189,807
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Household Income
$53,793
% of College Grads
19.8%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,323 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,004 - $1,829 per month
- Benson Lights Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 565+ Sq Ft
- 3030 N 60th St
- Omaha, NE
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- Playground
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