Benson High School vs. Burke High School
Should you attend Benson High School or Burke 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 Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,488 students in grades 9-12, Benson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,488 students
1,693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#808 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Graduation Rate
65%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
349
398
Grade 10 Students
358
421
Grade 11 Students
343
421
Grade 12 Students
438
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
27%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
31%
30%
% White
14%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%