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Benson Digital Learning Center

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Benson Digital Learning Center is a public high school in Benson, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 43 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While part of the Benson Unified School District, which is ranked 184 out of 540 districts in the state, Benson Digital Learning Center has faced significant academic challenges compared to nearby schools like Benson High School and St. David High School.

Benson Digital Learning Center has a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the nearby schools, but its statewide ranking is lower, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 46.1% to 100% in recent years. The school also has significantly higher dropout rates, reaching as high as 21.5% in 2016-2017, compared to just 1.3% at Benson High School in 2019-2020. Academically, Benson Digital Learning Center lags behind, with only 11% of students proficient in English Language Arts in 2020-2021, compared to 39% in the district and 38% statewide.

The data suggests that Benson Digital Learning Center is underperforming in several key areas, including academic proficiency, graduation rates, and dropout rates. These disparities may be linked to the school's lower per-student spending compared to Benson High School, as well as potential demographic and resource allocation factors. Understanding the underlying reasons for these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in helping Benson Digital Learning Center improve its educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its students.

Students ?

68.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,529

Per pupil spending ?

55.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602-6629

(520) 720-6702

District: Benson Unified School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Hispanic:

41.5%

African American:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 61st percentile in 2012 → 44th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (18% vs 31% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Arizona average (68% vs 77%)

!Ranking has slipped from its 61st-percentile peak (2012) to 44th (2023)

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school18%

District avg38%

Arizona avg31%

Not ranked this year

Benson Digital Learning Center did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

130^th of 289Benson Unified School District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	36.4	262 of 469	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.7	397 of 509	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.4	273 of 491	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.1	184 of 471	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	14.9	343 of 395	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	31.5	302 of 492	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	24.0	277 of 347	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	45.7	204 of 429	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	16.5	408 of 492	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	30.3	115 of 256	55.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	43.0	217 of 371	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.1	352 of 448	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2021)55th percentile+33 vs school

Male (2023)52nd percentile+8 vs school

White (2023)42nd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2021)39th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)20th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

Science25%+3 vs state

English Language Arts12%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)	AASA Mathematics (2025)	AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Benson Digital Learning Center	Public	9-12	197 E 7th St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6702	41	1	68.3		22 (53.7%)	2 (4.9%)	17 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$7,529	$167	$890	$1,224	$5,463	$1,009	$6,472
Benson High School	Public	9-12	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6841	402	29	13.6		268 (66.7%)	2 (0.5%)	104 (25.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (4.2%)	61.7	86^th of 271 public high schools	68.3%		51.9	113^th of 270 public high schools	58.1%	27	56.0	44.0	27.0	$11,991	$591	$491	$1,673	$8,849	$2,060	$10,909
CTD - Benson High School	Public	9-12	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6873	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$08	$00			$00	$08	$08
CTD - St. David High School	Public	9-12	70 E Patton St	Saint David	85630	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-4781	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
St David High School	Public	9-12	70 E Patton St	Saint David	85630	Cochise County	St David Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-4781	137	6	23.4		112 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)	42.0			$6,844	$293	$83	$669	$5,572	$896	$6,468

Frequently Asked Questions about Benson Digital Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Benson Digital Learning Center?

Students at Benson Digital Learning Center are 54% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% African American.

What district is Benson Digital Learning Center in?

Benson Unified School District

How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 41 students attended Benson Digital Learning Center.

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