| Benson Polytechnic High School | |
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| Address | |
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546 NE 12th Avenue , , 97232 United States | |
| Coordinates | 45°31′38″N 122°39′18″W / 45.527357°N 122.654873°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Technical, Public |
| Motto | "United by Spirit, Bonded by Name"[1] |
| Opened | September 4, 1917 |
| Founder | Simon Benson |
| School district | Portland Public Schools |
| NCES School ID | 411004000956[3] |
| Dean | Colleen Johnston |
| Principal | Curtis Wilson Jr. |
| Grades | 9–12[4] |
| Number of students | 805 (2022–2023 enrollment)[5] |
| Color(s) | Beaver Orange and Royal Blue [6] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA 6A-1 Portland Interscholastic League[6] |
| Mascot | Astronaut |
| Team name | Astros[6] |
| Rival | Jefferson High School |
| Accreditation | NWAC[2] |
| Newspaper | The Benson Orbit https://bensonorbit.com/ |
| Website | www |
Benson Polytechnic High School (BHS) is a technical public high school in the Portland Public Schools district. Its 9-acre (3.6 ha) campus is located in the Central Eastside commercial area of Portland, Oregon, United States. Students are given a special emphasis in a technical area. The school is a member of SkillsUSA and Health Occupations Students of America.
- ^ School Facts: Benson Polytechnic High School, About Section pps.k12.us.or
- ^ "Accreditation & Certification".
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Benson Polytechnic High School (411004000956)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 26, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ^ "New year, remodeled building and a new nickname and mascot for Benson Tech". Portland Tribune. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Benson". www.osaa.org.