Benicia High School

1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12, Benicia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benicia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Benicia High School's student population of 1,432 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Benicia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benicia High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2587 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benicia High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benicia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benicia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benicia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Benicia High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benicia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benicia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benicia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benicia High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benicia High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benicia High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Benicia High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Benicia High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benicia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benicia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benicia High School's ranking?
Benicia High School is ranked #2587 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benicia High School?
The graduation rate of Benicia High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Benicia High School?
1,432 students attend Benicia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Benicia High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benicia High School?
Benicia High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Benicia High School offer ?
Benicia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benicia High School part of?
Benicia High School is part of Benicia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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