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Benson Polytechnic High School

Portland SD 1J

Benson Polytechnic High School

Portland, Oregon

824 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(503)916-5100School Website

#49

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Oregon

824

Students

13.8:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,170

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

23

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

9

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

21%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

A-

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

92%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

39%

C+

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

16%

C

Below Avg
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Academic Grades

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Academic Pathways

Explore 13 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Benson Polytechnic High School

Photography/Video Technology
9-12

Career Technical Education course focusing on photography and video production skills.

Digital Media Design/Animation
9-12

Career Technical Education course covering digital media design and animation techniques.

Radio Broadcasting KBPS
9-12

Career Technical Education course in radio broadcasting through the school's radio station KBPS.

Medical Assistant/Professions
9-12

Career Technical Education program preparing students for medical assistant careers and related healthcare professions.

Nursing/Certified Nursing Assistant
9-12

Career Technical Education program training students to become Certified Nursing Assistants with pathway to nursing careers.

Dental Assistant
9-12

Career Technical Education program preparing students for careers as dental assistants.

Computer Science Engineering
9-12

Career Technical Education course covering computer science principles and engineering applications.

Automotive Technology
9-12

Career Technical Education program teaching automotive repair, maintenance, and technology.

Building Construction Technology
9-12

Career Technical Education program focusing on building construction skills and carpentry.

Electrical Technology
9-12

Career Technical Education program teaching electrical systems, wiring, and technology.

Manufacturing Technology
9-12

Career Technical Education program covering manufacturing processes, technology, and skills.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
9-12

College readiness program preparing students for success in rigorous college preparatory coursework.

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Benson Polytechnic High School.

National Tests

March 30, 2026 – May 11, 2026

PSAT 10

Score release

March 30, 2026 – May 11, 2026

PSAT 8/9

Score release

April 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Online

Score release

May 5, 2026 – May 19, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Paper

Score release

May 7, 2026

AP African American Studies

Test date

May 7, 2026

AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based

Test date
+108 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

February 2, 2026 – June 12, 2026

Oregon Statewide Assessment System — OSAS

Testing window
OR

School Milestones

May 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

May 28, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

June 2, 2026 – June 11, 2026

Graduation

Other
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June 4, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other
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After Benson Polytechnic High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Portland State University

2

University of Oregon

3

Oregon State University

4

Portland Community College

5

University of Portland

6

University of Washington

7

Oregon Health & Science University

8

Oregon Institute of Technology

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Biology

4

Psychology

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Computer Science

7

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

8

Architecture

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School Details
Address

3905 Se 91st Ave, Portland, OR 97266

Phone

(503)916-5100

Website

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District

Portland SD 1J

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