Benson Magnet High School, NE
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
5120 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2520
How Benson Magnet High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score18
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Benson Magnet High School
1,487Students
100%Low-Income Students
92Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 25% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 29% | 20% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 37% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 18% | 74% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 14% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Benson Magnet High School
10%Math Proficiency
12%Reading Proficiency
11%Average Proficiency
97%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 10% | 53% | 50% |
| Male | 12% | 49% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 11% | 54% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 52% | 59% |
| Black | 5% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 56% | 54% |
| Native American | 50% | 42% | 41% |
| Other | 50% | 48% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| Limited English | 5% | 38% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 8% | 41% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 6% | 34% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Benson Magnet High School
71%Overall Rate
69%Low-Income
47%Limited English
57%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 60% | 69% |
| Black | 67% | 68% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 77% | 79% |
| Other | 70% | 64% | 60% |
Location Map
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