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#517 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 42% in state
Benson Polytechnic High School
High School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3905 SE 91st Ave, Portland, OR 97266
- Math 25% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benson Polytechnic High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benson Polytechnic 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$71,791
Median home value
$420,800
Median rent
$1,532/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97266; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland YouthbuildersPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 10–12 | 0.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Mt Scott Park Center for LearningPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Portland Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 525 | 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.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #68 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benson Polytechnic High School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson Polytechnic High School
Benson Polytechnic High School is a public high school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 818 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson Polytechnic High School
What grades does Benson Polytechnic High School serve?
Benson Polytechnic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benson Polytechnic High School?
Benson Polytechnic High School has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Polytechnic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Polytechnic High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benson Polytechnic High School rank in OR?
Benson Polytechnic High School ranks #517 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Benson Polytechnic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benson Polytechnic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Polytechnic High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson Polytechnic High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benson Polytechnic High School a charter school?
No, Benson Polytechnic High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson Polytechnic High School a Title I school?
No, Benson Polytechnic High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benson Polytechnic High School?
43.0% of students at Benson Polytechnic High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (503) 916-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97266)
- 35,992
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97266; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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