SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

12%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

29%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Benson High School Underperforms Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

9%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

12%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

15%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

9%
44%

ELA Proficiency

12%
46%

Science Proficiency

15%
54%

NE Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

69%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

19%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

16

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

21%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

21%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

2%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

1%
1%

NE Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

37.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

21.17 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$71,324

NE Average: $84,618

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

NE Average: 3.0%

Median Home value

$179,811

NE Average: $234,530

Median Rent

$1,183 /mo

NE Average: $1,116

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

85.4%

NE Average: 91.7%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

21:1

NE Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

103

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$76,709

Average for all teachers in Omaha Public Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

262:1

NE Average: 253:1

Number of Support Staff

14

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

4

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

NE Average: 99%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

77%

NE Average: 79%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

834

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

330

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

3077

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

50

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

18

Sexual Orientation Based

4

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$9405 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$10.97

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

16%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

24%

Black

33%

Latino

19%

Multiracial

7%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

89%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

4%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

8%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

17%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

3%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

20%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Benson High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

North High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 1.6 mi
Central High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 3.1 mi
Northwest High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Distance: 3.1 mi
Westside High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Distance: 3.9 mi
South High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 5.5 mi
Burke High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 6.0 mi
Thomas Jefferson High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Distance: 6.0 mi
Ralston High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Distance: 6.6 mi
Bryan High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 7.5 mi
Millard North High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 8.0 mi