Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

Public 7-12

 4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
       Anchorage, AK  99507


(907) 742-2050

District: Anchorage School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,067 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
22.4%
Two or more races:
18.3%
American Indian:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.3% Help


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Compare Details Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (22.4%), two or more races (18.3%), American Indian (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. is 20.3, which is the 8th best among 10 high schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. is $18,067, which is the 4th highest among 10 high schools in the Anchorage School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 11th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 13.51 116th 138 15.9%
2006 15.02 112th 132 15.2%
2007 9.79 115th 128 10.2%
2008 4.40 127th 132 3.8%
2009 7.40 118th 131 9.9%
2010 26.46 88th 136 35.3%
2014 4.01 136th 138 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.92 61st 135 54.8%
2007 14.17 122nd 139 12.2%
2008 43.25 76th 151 49.7%
2009 37.88 86th 151 43.0%
2010 33.51 86th 140 38.6%
2011 22.67 104th 142 26.8%
2012 35.31 82nd 136 39.7%
2013 27.79 101st 148 31.8%
2014 24.14 109th 139 21.6%
2015 23.81 95th 135 29.6%
2017 7.18 82nd 83 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 200 32 12 8 44 n/a n/a 30 326
1990 181 32 13 5 48 n/a n/a 0 279
1991 181 40 18 10 49 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 177 41 9 13 50 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 158 48 12 9 47 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 166 52 9 19 50 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 140 45 16 11 22 n/a n/a 0 234
1996 140 45 16 11 22 n/a n/a 0 234
1997 139 47 7 11 30 n/a n/a 0 234
1998 186 54 19 15 55 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 117 30 15 16 45 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 182 41 17 12 63 n/a n/a 0 315
2001 139 40 15 14 67 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 144 45 26 17 60 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 144 45 26 17 60 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 143 49 31 22 74 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 116 52 30 24 66 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 142 49 25 22 70 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 119 26 35 14 65 n/a n/a 0 259
2008 92 24 43 26 23 n/a n/a 46 254
2009 96 21 13 21 33 20 44 0 248
2010 62 22 11 22 25 23 39 0 204
2011 90 28 17 32 29 31 32 0 259
2012 95 27 15 34 29 33 41 0 274
2013 90 26 21 37 39 25 44 0 282
2014 89 28 4 36 46 19 33 0 255
2015 83 28 10 33 37 25 35 0 251
2016 68 31 17 32 54 28 36 0 266
2017 67 27 19 44 49 30 42 0 278
2018 53 37 19 45 44 31 48 0 277
2019 37 30 17 25 33 24 44 0 210
2020 41 24 19 22 59 28 47 0 240
2021 55 17 12 25 67 37 56 0 269
2022 55 20 11 31 54 46 56 0 273
2023 49 24 13 36 53 66 54 0 295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 326 0.0 0.0 0
1990 279 0.0 0.0 n/a
1991 298 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 290 0.0 0.0 6.2
1993 274 0.0 0.0 6.6
1994 296 8.0 37.0 6.1
1995 234 0.0 0.0 0
1996 234 0.0 0.0 0
1997 234 0.0 0.0 0
1998 329 1.0 329.0 14.9
1999 223 12.0 18.6 36.8
2000 315 18.6 16.9 12.1
2001 275 17.0 16.2 17.5
2002 292 17.0 17.2 16.1
2003 292 17.0 17.2 16.1
2004 319 17.0 18.8 20.7
2005 288 15.9 18.1 14.9
2006 308 15.0 20.5 30.2
2007 259 17.5 14.8 35.9
2008 254 16.6 15.3 52.4
2009 248 17.0 14.6 35.5
2010 204 17.9 11.4 43.6
2011 259 16.8 15.3 52.1
2012 274 17.8 15.3 50.7
2013 282 15.9 17.6 58.2
2014 255 15.2 16.7 73.3
2015 251 14.0 17.9 41.4
2016 266 15.0 17.7 100
2017 278 15.0 18.5 100
2018 277 13.3 20.7 100
2019 210 13.2 15.8 85.2
2020 240 12.0 19.9 100
2021 269 15.2 17.6 n/a
2022 273 17.4 15.6 n/a
2023 295 14.4 20.3 97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 326 0.0 0.0 0
1990 279 0.0 0.0 n/a
1991 298 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 290 0.0 0.0 6.2
1993 274 0.0 0.0 6.6
1994 296 8.0 37.0 6.1
1995 234 0.0 0.0 0
1996 234 0.0 0.0 0
1997 234 0.0 0.0 0
1998 329 1.0 329.0 14.9
1999 223 12.0 18.6 36.8
2000 315 18.6 16.9 12.1
2001 275 17.0 16.2 17.5
2002 292 17.0 17.2 16.1
2003 292 17.0 17.2 16.1
2004 319 17.0 18.8 20.7
2005 288 15.9 18.1 14.9
2006 308 15.0 20.5 30.2
2007 259 17.5 14.8 35.9
2008 254 16.6 15.3 52.4
2009 248 17.0 14.6 35.5
2010 204 17.9 11.4 43.6
2011 259 16.8 15.3 52.1
2012 274 17.8 15.3 50.7
2013 282 15.9 17.6 58.2
2014 255 15.2 16.7 73.3
2015 251 14.0 17.9 41.4
2016 266 15.0 17.7 100
2017 278 15.0 18.5 100
2018 277 13.3 20.7 100
2019 210 13.2 15.8 85.2
2020 240 12.0 19.9 100
2021 269 15.2 17.6 n/a
2022 273 17.4 15.6 n/a
2023 295 14.4 20.3 97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,113 (17.2%) $14,954 (82.8%) $18,067

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210295
 40.5%
African American3024
 20%
American Indian3353
 60.6%
Asian1713
 23.5%
Hispanic2536
 44%
Pacific Islander2466
 175%
White3749
 32.4%
Two or More Races4454
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.2%97.3%
 12.1%


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Students at Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H. are 22% Pacific Islander, 18% Two or more races, 18% American Indian, 17% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H..


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