Benicia High School - Benicia, California/CA

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Benicia High School

1101 Military West, Benicia, CA, 94510-2428 -

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Definition of Terms

Benicia High School

School Level

High school

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Solano County, CA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1788 students

% Male / % Female

50% / 50%

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 455 students

Grade 10 - 457 students

Grade 11 - 433 students

Grade 12 - 443 students

This School

(CA) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:22

1:23

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(CA) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	3%
% Asian	14%	8%
% Hispanic	11%	39%
% Black	7%	9%
% White	68%	36%

Additional Student Information

This School

(CA) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

(CA) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Benicia Unified School District

This School's Agency

(CA) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	7	7
Number of Students Managed	5,530 students	3,960 students
District Total Revenue	$36,576,000	$37,604,000
District Expenditure	$39,457,000	$39,520,000
District Revenue / Student	$6,614	$9,496
District Expenditure / Student	$7,135	$9,980
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Benicia killer freed on parole (Vallejo Times-Herald)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 09:07:59 am
A Benicia High School graduate convicted of killing his 15-year-old girlfriend in front of her classmates more than 23 years ago has been released on parole, authorities said Tuesday.Leonard Paul Rubio, 41, was freed from San Quentin State Prison on Feb.
Benicia man paroled to Contra Costa 23 years after killing (Contra Costa Times)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 01:36:05 am
Leonard Paul Rubio fatally shot his 15-year-old girlfriend on high school campus as dozens watched
Lewis concludes run at state finals (Vallejo Times-Herald)
posted on March 7, 2010 at 08:31:01 am
BAKERSFIELD -- Benicia High School senior Josh Lewis ended his run at the California State Wrestling championships after losing to Rodolfo Juarez of Central High on Saturday.Lewis missed placing at the tournament after losing his consolation match to Juarez.
Local grappler rolls on at state meet (Vallejo Times-Herald)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 09:45:21 am
Benicia high school wrestler Josh Lewis (119) win 2-1 in the California State Wrestling tournament on Friday night. Lewis is the first Panther wrestler in school history to qualify for the State tourney."He looked good tonight," said Benicia coach Craig Holden.
Benicia trustees cut own benefits amid teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and loss of early classes (Vallejo Times-Herald)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 09:24:05 am
BENICIA -- School board members bowed to public pressure this week on the issue of their own health benefits, but held steady in a difficult decision about layoffs."I wish you would stop doing that," a Matthew Turner Elementary fifth-grader said about the dozen-plus teacher

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Benicia High School is a public school serving roughly 1,800 students, grades nine through twelve. It is located in the North Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area, in Benicia, California. Like most California high schools, it is an open-air facility. The campus is adjacent to Mary Farmar Elementary School.
Academics
Test Scores
Benicia High School scored a 10 on the Academic Performance Index, with 10 being the best. This means the high school is in the top 10% of high schools in a comparable grade range. The previous year the school scored a 9.
California Standards Test
California uses the California Standards Test (CST) to test students' skills in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grade 5; and social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. High school students either took a grade level test or a subject-specific test in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
9th Grade (freshmen)
In General Mathematics, 28% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 14%.
In English language arts, 71% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 43%.
In Algebra 1, 42% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 16%.
In Geometry, 85% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 47%.
10th Grade
In Algebra 2, 62% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 36%.
In English language arts, 63% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 36%.
In Algebra 1, 24% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 7%.
In Geometry, 58% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 54%.
11th Grade
In Algebra 2, 22% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 12%.
In English language arts, 61% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 36%.
In Algebra 1, 11% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 4%.
In Geometry, 40% of students met or exceeded state standards. The state average is 7%.
CAT/6
The CAT/6 test measures skills in reading, language, spelling and math. It measures how students in California rank against students in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average.
9th Grade
Benicia High School is in the 70th percentile in reading. This is up from the 65th percentile is was in the previous year. The school is in the 65th percentile in math. This is down from the 73rd percentile is was in the year before.
10th Grade
Benicia High School is in the 70th percentile in reading. This is up from the 62nd percentile is was in the previous year. The school is in the 73rd percentile in math. This is up from the 72nd percentile is was in the year before.
11th Grade
Benicia High School is in the 66th percentile in reading. This is up from the 47th percentile is was in the previous year. The school is in the 76th percentile in math. This is up from the 70th percentile it was in the year before.
CAHSEE
The California High School Exit Exam is used to test students in English and Math. All students must pass this test in order to graduate from a California high school.
In Math, 89% of students passed. The state average is 63%.
In English, 93% of students passed. The state average is 65%.
Faculty statistics
93% of teachers have full credentials. This is in line with the state average.
Teachers, on average in this school, have been teaching for 14 years. This is above the state average of 13 years.
The average number of years teaching in this district is 10. This is in line with the state average.
6% of teachers are in their first year. This is below the state average of 7%.
The average 9th grade class size is 30 students. The state average is 28.
The average 10th grade class size is 29 students. The state average is 30.
The average 11th grade class size is 28 students. The state average is 28.
The average 12th grade class size is 27 students. The state average is 26.
Extra Curricular Activities
Athletics
Benicia High School competes in the Solano County Athletic Conference (SCAC) in Division II of the Sac-Joaquin Section.
Performing Arts
Throughout the year, the department puts on two dance shows and two plays, one of which is a musical. In some years the students put on their own production. The department also funds an improvisational comedy team which performs shows on select Fridays throughout the school year.
Previous productions include:
Bye Bye Birdie (2005-2006)-Directed by Christine Mani
The Mouse that Roared (2006-2007)-Directed by John Baker and nominee for Best Set Design in local "Tony-esque" award ceremony
Seussical (2006-2007)-Directed by Christine Mani and winner of several local awards, including Best High School Production
On the Razzle (2007-2008)-Directed by John Baker
On the Town (2007-2008)-Directed by Kim Thompson and winner of all nine awards in the "High School" category in the Artys
Crimes of the Heart (2008-2009)-Directed by Christine Mani and produced by John Baker
Once Upon a Mattress (2008-2009)- Directed by Christine Mani and produced by Carl Kittrell
Benicia High School Panther Band
The band consists of five main groups: the marching band, the concert bands, the color guard, the jazz band, and the drum line. The bands and the colorguard perform and compete regularly in the fall and spring, as well as a winter colorguard and winter drumline during the winter. The band, formerly under the direction of Roxanna Macheel, is now directed by Patrick Martin.
Marching Band
In 2005, the marching band was selected to perform in the 2005 Tournament of Roses Parade. The band had also performed previously in the 2001 parade.
The marching band receives high scores at several competitions every year. The band competes in the Northern California Band Association. To most, the Panther Marching band is a "powerhouse" band, placing them at or near the top of the NCBA marching band competitions.
Concert Bands
Benicia High School has two concert bands, a symphonic band and an audition-only wind ensemble. In 2003 the wind ensemble performed at the California Band Directors' Association state conference. In 2005 the wind ensemble was selected to perform at the California Music Educators' Association state convention in Pasadena, CA.
Color Guard
The Benicia High School Color Guard competes along with the marching band during marching season and by itself during the winter season. The color guard has been undefeated this 2006 marching season, receiving sweepstakes awards through the year. They have performed at a consistently high standard, running one of the best programs in the state. Their 2007 winter guard season has ended spectacularly, and although they will not attend Championships, their consistently high scores would place them at the top of the Open caption.
Jazz Band
The jazz band plays in competition and performs several concerts throughout the year including venues such as senior centers, school concerts, and back-to-school night.
Drum Line
The Benicia High School Drumline competes in the NCBA open class(the highest class). In the 2007/08 winter season they almost went undefeated. There 08 winter show was entitled clockwork. The organization is looking forward to building upon last years success and becoming a powerhouse for years to come.
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The Benicia High School Winter Drumline recently moved up into open class(the highest class). They won almost every competition they were in during the 2007/08 season.There 08 show was entitled clockwork and had a very intricate show design, which awed many spectators.

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