Benson Magnet High School
5120 Maple St, Omaha, Nebraska | (531) 299-2520
(531) 299-2520
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
Overall Score less than 25
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,570
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Overview of Benson Magnet High School
Benson Magnet High School is ranked 91-148th within Nebraska. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Benson Magnet High School is 15%. The total minority enrollment is 85%. Benson Magnet High School is 1 of 7 high schools in the Omaha Public Schools.
Benson Magnet High School 2024 Rankings
Benson Magnet High School is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
15%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
5%Mathematics Proficiency
3%Reading Proficiency
9%Science Proficiency
5%Graduation Rate
64%
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Students/Teachers at Benson Magnet High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,570
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
84.8%
Minority Enrollment
84.8%
Minority Enrollment
34.9%
Black
25.0%
Asian
17.4%
Hispanic
15.2%
White
6.4%
Two or More Races
1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
77
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Test Scores at Benson Magnet High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Subject Proficiency:
Nebraska administered the ACT to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
3
7
20
9
17
30
5
10
30
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on ACT
0.7%
ACT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Below Expectations
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
43.9%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
15%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
5%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
35%
Exam Pass Rate
23%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
64% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
N/A
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
7
Total Students
13,932
College Readiness (district average)
12.2
Proficient in Reading (district average)
17%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
7%
Proficient in Science (district average)
10%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
5120 Maple St
Omaha, Nebraska 68104
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
#91-148 in Nebraska High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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