- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benicia, CA
Benicia High
Federal NCES profile for Benicia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060462000422
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benicia High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Benicia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benicia High has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benicia High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Benicia, CA.
School address
District: Benicia Unified · California
NCES ID 060462000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Benicia High held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 66.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060462000422 · Benicia, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,335 enr · 19.1:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Benicia Middle (947 students)
Benicia High held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 66.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Benicia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benicia High
1,335 students
- Benicia Middle
Benicia Middle
947 students
- Joe Henderson 530
Joe Henderson Elementary
530 students
- Matthew Turner 529
Matthew Turner Elementary
529 students
- Robert Semple 480
Robert Semple Elementary
480 students
- Mary Farmar El 477
Mary Farmar Elementary
477 students
What this shows Benicia High reports 1,335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benicia High compares
Benicia High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,335
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 10.0%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Benicia High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Benicia Unified reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benicia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Henderson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Turner Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Semple Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Farmar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benicia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Benicia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benicia High
How many students attend Benicia High?
Benicia High has 1,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benicia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,432 (2022-23) → 1,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benicia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Benicia High is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benicia High?
20.3% of students at Benicia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benicia High?
The largest demographic group at Benicia High is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Benicia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benicia High?
Benicia High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benicia High rank among public schools in Benicia?
By Resource Investment Index, Benicia High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Benicia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benicia on the city page.
What other schools are in Benicia Unified?
Besides Benicia High, Benicia Unified also operates Benicia Middle (947 students), Joe Henderson Elementary (530 students), and Matthew Turner Elementary (529 students). See the Benicia Unified district page for the complete list.