Benicia High School

About Benicia High School

Benicia High School is a public high school located in Benicia, California. It is part of the Benicia Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Benicia High School is known for its outstanding academic programs and its commitment to the development and success of its students. The school’s curriculum focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness, and offers a wide variety of courses and activities to meet the needs of all students. Students can choose from a variety of Advanced Placement courses, as well as a range of electives and extracurricular activities. Benicia High School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, theater, and clubs. The school also provides a variety of services and supports to ensure that all students are successful. Benicia High School is proud to be part of the Benicia community and is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	1101 Military W. Benicia, CA 94510
Phone:	(707) 747-8325
Site:	bhs.beniciaunified.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,515 students

Overview Benicia High School

Benicia High School serves 1,515 students in grades 9-12.
Benicia High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Benicia High School

Benicia High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Benicia High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.