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Benson Area Learning Center

PublicHighGrades 7–12Alternative Education School

1400 Montana Ave, Benson, MN 56215 · (320) 843-2710 · Part of Benson Public School District

Benson’s School Grade C+ better than 38% of Minnesota school districts

Directions
Students
13
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–12
The gist

What stands out about Benson Area Learning Center

  • Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
  • Larger classes: 26 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 27.8% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency24%
State average 44.3%

Results for small groups the state suppresses are left out. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

1400 Montana Ave, Benson

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 101
Grade 118
Grade 124
Enrollment over time
18’20
21’21
25’22
14’23
13’24

Down 27.8% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 46%Hispanic 31%Black 8%Asian 8%Two or more races 8%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Benson Area Learning Center from Benson families.

Other schools in Benson Public School District

The district →
Northside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Benson
B
391 students17:1
Benson Secondary
High · Grades 6–12 · Benson
C
334 students13:1
Heartland Girls Ranch
High · Grades 7–12 · Benson
22 students8:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Minnesota’s other public schools; Benson’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.