Enrollment
13
High
DISTRICT 123 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 270447002232
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
1400 MONTANA AVE, BENSON, MN 56215 · (320) 843-2710 · Swift County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
7 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 62% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 31% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #675 of 764 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
13
-5 (-28%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 16
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
was 18.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 13 | 0.5 | 25.5:1 | 54% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 1 | 13.9:1 | 50% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 1 | 24.8:1 | 68% (17) |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 33% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 1 | 21.2:1 | 76% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | N/A | N/A | 85% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | N/A | N/A | 42% (10) |
| 2000-01 | 29 | 1 | 29.0:1 | 52% (15) |
| 1990-91 | 16 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (21 to 13); teachers down 48% (1 to 0.5).
About BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is a high school with a street address in BENSON, Minnesota. In all, 13 students attend the school in grades 7 through 12. That puts enrollment 96% below the 371-student average for high schools in Minnesota.
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is part of a district of 4 schools: BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 760 students.
The largest group at BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is White students, at 46%. The remaining students are 31% Hispanic, 8% Black, 8% Asian, and 8% multiracial. Census figures show Swift County is about 88% White.
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER reported 0.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 25.5:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Minnesota is 16.3:1. There are 7 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 54% of enrollment. That is higher than the 41% average for public schools in Swift County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Swift County show that the median household earns about $60,412 a year, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Across Swift County, 8 public schools serve about 1,767 students.
Of the public schools around it, BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is closest to BENSON SECONDARY, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 28%, from 18 to 13. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 18.0:1 to 25.5:1.
The discussion board for BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Swift County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,748
Census ACS
Median income
$60,412
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,767 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 391 students
- BENSON SECONDARYHigh · 334 students
- Heartland Girls RanchHigh · 22 students
Other schools in BENSON
- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 391 students
- BENSON SECONDARYHigh · 334 students
- Heartland Girls RanchHigh · 22 students
Nearby schools
- BENSON SECONDARY0.0 mi · 334
- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 391
- Heartland Girls Ranch0.7 mi · 22
- MURDOCK ELEMENTARY11.9 mi · 395
- HANCOCK SEC.15.4 mi · 204
- HANCOCK ELEMENTARY15.4 mi · 233
Frequently asked questions
About BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTERHow large is BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER?
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 13 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER serve?
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is approximately 25.5:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER?
At BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER, the student body is approximately 46% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% Black, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER?
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER is overseen by BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Swift County.
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