Benson Polytechnic High School
| Benson Polytechnic High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
546 NE 12th Avenue , , 97232 United States | |
| Coordinates | 45°31′38″N 122°39′11″W / 45.5273°N 122.6530°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Technical, Public |
| Motto | "United by Spirit, Bonded by Name" |
| Opened | September 4, 1917 |
| Founder | Simon Benson |
| School district | Portland Public Schools |
| NCES School ID | 411004000956 |
| Dean | Colleen Johnston |
| Principal | Curtis Wilson Jr. |
| Teaching staff | 55.44 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 818 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.75 |
| Color(s) | Beaver Orange and Royal Blue |
| Athletics conference | OSAA 6A-1 Portland Interscholastic League |
| Mascot | Astronaut |
| Team name | Astros |
| Rival | Jefferson High School |
| Accreditation | NWAC |
| Newspaper | The Benson Orbit |
| Website | www |
Benson High School | |
Portland Historic Landmark | |
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.