Benson Polytechnic High School
Primary and Secondary EducationOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, is a four-year career-technical education-focused high school that combines rigorous academics with practical training to prepare students for college and skilled work. The school sits on a nine-acre campus in the inner east side of the city and traces its roots to 1917. The student body is described as highly diverse and the school emphasizes mutual respect to prepare students for global society. It offers a range of technical areas, including automotive, architecture, building construction, computer science, electrical and manufacturing, health occupations, digital media, and radio broadcasting, and operates the district's AM radio station 1450 KBPS staffed by students. Benson Tech is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and participates in SkillsUSA and HOSA.