Benson High School vs. Buena High School
Should you attend Benson High School or Buena High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Benson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,715 students in grades 7-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
402 students
1,715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#575 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
115
430
Grade 10 Students
113
426
Grade 11 Students
92
456
Grade 12 Students
82
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
40%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%