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Benson Polytechnic High School

Portland SD 1J · Multnomah County · 3905 SE 91st Ave, Portland, OR 97266.0

(503)916-5100

7/10
#70
Rank 70 out of 203
Top 34%
English Language Arts6/10 · #97 · 56th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #56 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Benson Polytechnic High School is one of Portland's most distinctive public schools, offering a hands-on technical and trades-focused curriculum alongside traditional academics — a combination that draws students from across the city rather than just the surrounding neighborhood. It's a great fit for families who want their kids to graduate with real, marketable skills in fields like engineering, construction, or manufacturing, while still keeping college pathways wide open. The school sits in inner Southeast Portland, a part of the city known for its mix of working-class roots and creative energy, and the diverse student body that rides buses and MAX trains from all over Portland gives Benson a genuinely citywide feel that most neighborhood schools just don't have.

Student Demographics

153 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
68 (44%)
Hispanic
44 (29%)
African American
17 (11%)
Multiple Races
16 (10%)
Other
8 (5%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged43 (28%)
Students with Disabilities37 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

896
Enrollment
58.2
Teachers (FTE)
15.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.35
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

86.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
22.3%
AP Participation
of students
184
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #21 · 92nd percentile

179 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found