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Benicia High

Q: Is Benicia High a good school?

Benicia High ranks 520 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

520^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 76% of California high schools

Summary

Benicia High is a public high school serving approximately 1,335 students in grades 9-12 within the consistently well-regarded Benicia Unified school district, offering a stable and high-performing educational environment for the community.

The school excels in key areas that matter to families: over 96% of students graduate, chronic absenteeism is low at 15.2%, and academic performance in English and Science is strong. Compared to many nearby high schools, Benicia High stands out for its stability and efficiency, achieving these solid outcomes with lower per-student spending than schools like John Swett High or Jesse M. Bethel High. Its graduation rate is significantly higher than those in the neighboring Vallejo City Unified district, such as at Vallejo High.

While the school's overall performance is commendable, parents should note that mathematics proficiency is an area for growth, and outcomes can vary significantly for different student groups. The school faces the important challenge of ensuring all students, including military-connected and African American students, are supported to reach their full potential. Nevertheless, within the regional context, Benicia High represents a reliably strong choice, particularly when contrasted with the higher volatility or lower performance seen at several surrounding schools.

1,335

Students ?

22.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,014

Per pupil spending ?

24.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1101 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510-2428

(707) 747-8325

District: Benicia Unified

Feeder schools for Benicia High:

Elementary:	Joe Henderson Elementary
	Mary Farmar Elementary
	Matthew Turner Elementary
	Robert Semple Elementary
Middle:	Benicia Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.0%

Hispanic:

28.4%

Two or more races:

15.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 24% of California high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg52%

California avg41%

520^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Benicia Unified

419^th of 1,543Benicia Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	520 of 2162	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	375 of 2159	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	393 of 2170	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	397 of 2123	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	97.8	19 of 1290	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	69.5	550 of 2133	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.3	385 of 2017	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	86.8	268 of 2021	86.7%	★★★★☆
2016	82.1	343 of 2039	83.2%	★★★★☆
2015	87.1	234 of 1994	88.3%	★★★★☆
2013	78.3	166 of 2426	93.2%	★★★★★
2012	77.7	179 of 2354	92.4%	★★★★★
2011	80.9	135 of 2367	94.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.3	64 of 2281	97.2%	★★★★★
2009	84.9	49 of 2238	97.8%	★★★★★
2008	80.2	124 of 2117	94.1%	★★★★★
2007	87.1	54 of 2063	97.4%	★★★★★
2006	93.1	11 of 1968	99.4%	★★★★★
2005	84.9	48 of 1901	97.5%	★★★★★
2004	90.5	19 of 1653	98.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	31.8	356 of 523	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	244 of 517	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.0	183 of 521	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.9	162 of 522	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	223 of 592	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	242 of 582	58.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	243 of 585	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.0	254 of 573	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	181 of 591	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	252 of 581	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.4	169 of 582	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	40.8	375 of 581	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	78.5	143 of 1161	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	78.1	155 of 1117	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	56.8	323 of 1052	69.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	467 of 1906	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	363 of 1915	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	328 of 1915	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.3	334 of 1858	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	71.3	443 of 1833	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.0	384 of 1760	78.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	586 of 1900	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	86.2	201 of 1902	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.9	484 of 1917	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	373 of 1861	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	225 of 1814	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	384 of 1742	78.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	620 of 2013	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.4	595 of 2026	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.8	680 of 2030	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.4	320 of 1943	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	44.2	1069 of 1937	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.2	671 of 1862	64.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	543 of 1942	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	377 of 1948	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	432 of 1963	78.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	428 of 1916	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.9	308 of 1880	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	364 of 1834	80.2%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	29.8	129 of 175	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.5	85 of 183	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	89 of 190	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	323 of 577	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.9	366 of 574	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.3	280 of 541	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.1	337 of 515	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	213 of 422	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.0	277 of 366	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	45.5	553 of 1252	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	188 of 1216	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	46.6	494 of 1197	58.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	480 of 1155	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	345 of 1173	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	376 of 1193	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	435 of 1204	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.5	204 of 1222	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.2	332 of 1173	71.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)88th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile~ school

Male (2025)72nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)69th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)69th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)58th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)58th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2025)56th percentile-20 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)44th percentile-32 vs school

African American (2025)32nd percentile-44 vs school

Military Connected (2025)26th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy61%+12 vs state

Science40%+8 vs state

Mathematics37%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benicia High	Public	9-12	1101 Military West	Benicia	94510	Solano County	Benicia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 747-8325	1,335	60	22.2	24.1%	521 (39.0%)	79 (5.9%)	379 (28.4%)	133 (10.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	206 (15.4%)	73.7	520^th of 2162 public high schools	75.9%		82	375^th of 2159 public high schools	82.6%	145	40.9		40.4	60.9	60.9	37.1	37.1	$18,014	$17,722	$292
Liberty High	Public	9-12	351 East J St.	Benicia	94510	Solano County	Benicia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 747-8323	43	5	9.2	39.5%	14 (32.6%)	3 (7.0%)	20 (46.5%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.6%)	12.2	1907^th of 2162 public high schools	11.8%		11	2001^st of 2159 public high schools	7.3%	94	10.7		10.0	11.1	11.1	0.0	0.0	$49,746	$45,932	$3,814
Willow High	Public	9-12	1098 Pomona St.	Crockett	94525	Contra Costa County	John Swett Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 787-1088	26	1	22.8	69.2%	4 (15.4%)	4 (15.4%)	13 (50.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)								$27,260	$27,012	$248
John Swett High	Public	9-12	1098 Pomona St.	Crockett	94525	Contra Costa County	John Swett Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 787-1088	351	19	18.5	74.1%	42 (12.0%)	51 (14.5%)	152 (43.3%)	78 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	52.2	988^th of 2162 public high schools	54.3%		55.9	857^th of 2159 public high schools	60.3%	131	27.5		25.3	52.8	52.8	23.3	23.3	$36,466	$35,346	$1,120
Vicente Martinez High	Public	9-12	925 Susana St.	Martinez	94553	Contra Costa County	Martinez Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 335-5880	50	4	11.9	58.0%	22 (44.0%)	3 (6.0%)	19 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	5 (10.0%)	11.1	1963^rd of 2162 public high schools	9.2%		25.9	1574^th of 2159 public high schools	27.1%	389	2.9		2.9	19.4	19.4	0.0	0.0	$46,555	$41,988	$4,567
Jesse M. Bethel High	Public	9-12	1800 Ascot Pkwy.	Vallejo	94591	Solano County	Vallejo City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 556-5700	1,418	68	21.0	77.4%	76 (5.4%)	308 (21.7%)	636 (44.9%)	303 (21.4%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.5%)	68 (4.8%)	37.9	1310^th of 2162 public high schools	39.4%		28.4	1533^rd of 2159 public high schools	29.0%	223	21.5		21.9	29.6	29.6	26.2	26.2
Alhambra Senior High	Public	9-12	150 E St.	Martinez	94553	Contra Costa County	Martinez Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 335-5810	1,028	49	21.0	30.7%	402 (39.1%)	31 (3.0%)	375 (36.5%)	81 (7.9%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	126 (12.3%)	65.4	682^nd of 2162 public high schools	68.5%		67.4	606^th of 2159 public high schools	71.9%	76	44.9		44.3	51.4	51.4	28.1	28.1	$22,151	$21,318	$833
John Finney High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1347 Amador St.	Vallejo	94590	Solano County	Vallejo City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 556-8670	141	8	17.0	86.5%	8 (5.7%)	23 (16.3%)	99 (70.2%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	9.2	2055^th of 2162 public high schools	4.9%		10.8	2017^th of 2159 public high schools	6.6%	38	1.8		3.2	10.3	10.3	1.3	1.3
Vallejo Adult Transition	Public	12	1347 Amador St.	Vallejo	94590	Solano County	Vallejo City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 556-8921	47	3	15.6	85.1%	3 (6.4%)	18 (38.3%)	15 (31.9%)	10 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Vallejo High	Public	9-12	840 Nebraska St.	Vallejo	94590	Solano County	Vallejo City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 556-1700	1,146	62	18.3	84.3%	50 (4.4%)	256 (22.3%)	672 (58.6%)	127 (11.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.1%)	25 (2.2%)	35.5	1372^nd of 2162 public high schools	36.5%		32.6	1435^th of 2159 public high schools	33.5%	63	17.2	12.2	16.0	25.8	25.8	28.4	28.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Benicia High

What district is Benicia High in?

Benicia Unified

What schools feed into Benicia High?

Benicia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Joe Henderson Elementary
Elementary : Mary Farmar Elementary
Elementary : Matthew Turner Elementary
Elementary : Robert Semple Elementary
Middle : Benicia Middle

Is Benicia High a good school?

Benicia High ranks 520^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Benicia High?

Students at Benicia High are 39% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 6% African American.

How many students attend Benicia High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,335 students attended Benicia High.

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