Benson Polytechnic High School

Benson Polytechnic High School Benson Polytechnic High School began in 1908 as the Portland School of Trades in the Atkinson Building at 11th and Davis in Northwest Portland.

Benson was established to give "boys who wished to enter a trade a better opportunity than do shops and factories of the present time." Any boy from Portland who was at least fourteen years old, or who was a grammar school graduate, could attend. The course of study was three years. Students could also attend night school and/or summer sessions at the trade school. In 1909, a course of study for g

irls was added, with classes in sewing, cooking, millinery, and homemaking.The Portland School of Trades was coeducational until 1913 when the girls' departments were moved to the original Lincoln High School.

04/22/2025
Watch the Benson High School Class of 2024 Graduation.
06/03/2024

Watch the Benson High School Class of 2024 Graduation.

6/03/2024

05/31/2024
We hope to see you tonight!
04/20/2024

We hope to see you tonight!

03/23/2024

Welcome Laedyn Romero to the Rose Festival Court! 🌹

Laedyn, a senior at Benson High School, is ready to join the Court and share her experiences to inspire others.

"I have overcome many challenges, including experiencing houselessness and navigating learning disabilities. These experiences have taught me resilience, and a softness I think is important when we are connecting with ourselves and our communities. No matter the obstacles or how many times we might fall, we can achieve anything we set our minds to."

Looking ahead to the Portland Rose Festival, Laedyn says, "My favorite event is the [CareOregon] Starlight Parade, and it’s not just the floats and lights. This parade holds a special place in my heart as a symbol of magic and hope during a difficult chapter in my life."

Welcome to the Rose Festival Court, presented by Unitus Community Credit Union.

Welcome, Laedyn! 🌹

Congratulations to the Benson Tech Class of 2023.
06/10/2023

Congratulations to the Benson Tech Class of 2023.

04/11/2022

UPDATE: Because of power outages and road conditions caused by the inclement weather, all PPS schools will be closed today.

04/11/2022

Good morning. Because of fallen branches and loss of electricity, Forest Park Elementary and Skyline K-8 will be closed today. All other schools and offices will open on a 2-hour delay. We will have another update at 8 a.m. Please see pps.net for more information.

03/01/2022

Meet Princess Reba Booze, a junior at Benson Polytechnic High School and welcome her to the 2022 Rose Festival Court presented by Unitus Community Credit Union. Reba is a competitive track athlete, MAC athlete scholar and member of National Honors Society, Congress of Future Medical Leaders, and Student Body Executive Secretary. She hopes to pursue a career in the medical field and plans to create a pathway to the Clinical Research field. Her favorite to visit the Tilikum Bridge Crossing and enjoy the beautiful views of downtown. Reba loves staying active outdoors and reading African American literature. Read her full bio at https://tinyurl.com/rosefestivalcourt

Address

546 NE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR
97232

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+15039165100

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