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#848 of 967 schools in NE
Benson High School
High School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE
An Omaha Public Schools high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5120 MAPLE ST, Omaha, NE 68104
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 69.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benson High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,488
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Street SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Brownell Talbot College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,728 | Compare → |
| Creighton Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 975 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Omaha Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 112
- Rank in district
- #46 of 89
- District spending per student
- $16,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benson High School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson High School
Benson High School is a public high school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 1,490 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson High School
What grades does Benson High School serve?
Benson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benson High School?
Benson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benson High School rank in NE?
Benson High School ranks #848 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Benson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benson High School a charter school?
No, Benson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson High School a Title I school?
No, Benson High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.5%
- Phone
- (531) 299-2520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.0%
- Area population (ZIP 68104)
- 37,003
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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