Benicia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,368 students in Benicia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Benicia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Benicia Unified School District, which is ranked #502 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
467 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,148 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
220 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,789 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
41%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
714 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
440
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
276
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
326
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
314
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
306
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
358
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
368
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
336
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
395
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,368 students.
What is the rank of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District is ranked #502 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia Unified School District?
41% of Benicia Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Benicia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
