School Overview
Benicia High School, located in the historic bayside community of Benicia, California, serves as the primary secondary school for the Benicia Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both four-year universities and specialized career fields. The campus emphasizes a "Panther Pride" culture, encouraging student involvement in a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Benicia High is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and civic engagement. The school leverages its proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area to provide students with diverse learning opportunities and partnerships. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher association, Benicia High maintains a consistent commitment to fostering a college-going culture while ensuring that each student has the resources necessary to succeed in a globalized, technological landscape.
1,335
Total Students
60.1
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benicia High
Demographic Student Count
White521
Hispanic379
Black79
Asian133
Two or More206
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    521 (39.3%)
  • Hispanic
    379 (28.6%)
  • Two or More
    206 (15.5%)
  • Asian
    133 (10.0%)
  • Black
    79 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Benicia Unified
Phone: (707)747-8325
Website: http://www.beniciaunified.org/bhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36
Grades Taught
Grade 9 315
Grade 10 359
Grade 11 344
Grade 12 317

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benicia High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9315
Grade 10359
Grade 11344
Grade 12317
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benicia High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female64047.9%
Male68651.4%
Not Specified90.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)