Our Mission Statement

It is the mission of Benson Schools to provide a safe and welcoming learning community that prepares students to be competitive and productive citizens.

Benson High School Welding Curriculum Review

The Benson Unified School District’s Textbook Adoption Committee is currently reviewing the welding curriculum for Benson High School. The textbook is Welding Principals & Applications, Ninth Edition. We invite parents and community members to participate in this process by reviewing the selected textbook.

You are welcome to view the textbook by appointment from July 23, 2026 to September 21, 2026 at the Benson Unified School District Office, located at 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Trudi Harlan by email [email protected] or at 520-720-6730.

Welcome to Benson Unified School District
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In the Benson Unified School District, we believe education is a community effort. Parents, staff, students, and the community all play a critical role in the education of our children. These partnerships are the bedrock of our success and truly promote our district motto “Benson Schools – On Track for Tomorrow”. We believe that investing in our children today will enrich our community for the future. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

We are Benson
On Track for Tomorrow
Average Teacher Salaries (A.R.S. §15-903.E)
  • Average teacher salary FY27 $57,215
  • Average teacher salary FY26 $56,093
  • Increase in average teacher salary from prior year: $1,122
  • Percentage Increase 2%