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Benicia High

Benicia Unified · Solano County · 1101 Military West, Benicia, CA 94510-2428

(707) 747-8325 · www.beniciaunified.org/bhs

8/10
#369
Rank 369 out of 1,227
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #484 · 61st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #331 · 73rd percentile
Science8/10 · #309 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Benicia High sits in one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets — a small, historic waterfront city tucked between the Carquinez Strait and the hills of Solano County, far enough from the urban grind to feel like a genuine small town. The school punches solidly above average statewide, with particular strength in math and science, making it a good fit for families who want a well-rounded public school without the pressure-cooker intensity of some nearby Bay Area districts. If you're drawn to a tight-knit community where kids actually know their teachers and neighbors gather along the marina on weekends, Benicia is the kind of place that tends to grow on people fast.

Student Demographics

319 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
137 (43%)
Hispanic
81 (25%)
Multiple Races
52 (16%)
Filipino
20 (6%)
African American
16 (5%)
Asian
14 (4%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged72 (23%)
Students with Disabilities44 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,335
Enrollment
59.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
25.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
35.1%
AP Participation
of students
503
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Panther · CIF North Coast Section

24
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #1088 · 51st percentile

93 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found