School district or education agency · NCES 0604620

Benicia Unified

Benicia, CA

District overview See comparisons

Students4,372

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools8

operational schools · 2023–24

Students4,372

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,271

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCAUnited States

Academic standing2025

55th percentile42nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 13 percentile points higher than the state figure and 10 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

24.2%27.7%27.8%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,584$25,614$19,509

This district is $7,030 per student lower than the state figure and $925 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,271$18,479$15,859

This district is $4,208 per student lower than the state figure and $1,588 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,075$2,019$1,964

This district is $56 per student higher than the state figure and $111 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$17$135$336

This district is $118 per student lower than the state figure and $319 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,885$2,978$1,793

This district is $1,093 per student lower than the state figure and $92 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,505$9,951$8,742

This district is $1,446 per student lower than the state figure and $237 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,685$4,693$3,769

This district is $1,008 per student lower than the state figure and $84 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$15,756$18,517$11,715

This district is $2,761 per student lower than the state figure and $4,041 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,811$916$869

This district is $895 per student higher than the state figure and $942 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

22:122:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 7.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

583:1443:1376:1

This district is 140 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 207 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

93.2108.2138.9

This district is 15.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 45.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

11.716.918.5

This district is 5.2 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 6.8 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.71.30.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.2%98.6%99.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.9%19.3%12.0%

This district is 16.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

9.6%12.5%14.0%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.2%2.1%3.9%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.4%95.9%95.8%

This district is 2.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.2%-0.6%+0.5%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

25.5%57.8%50.6%

This district is 32.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 25.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.0%2.8%4.5%

This district is 0.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.5%6.1%9.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.2%4.5%6.7%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.6%5.7%5.1%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

4.4%13.9%14.4%

This district is 9.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 51,964 students

44.9%

Grades 6–8949 students

21.7%

Grades 9–121,459 students

33.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten440

Grade 1276

Grade 2290

Grade 3326

Grade 4318

Grade 5314

Grade 6300

Grade 7343

Grade 8306

Grade 9358

Grade 10369

Grade 11336

Grade 12396

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,792 (41.0%)

Hispanic/Latino1,149 (26.3%)

Two or more races714 (16.3%)

Asian467 (10.7%)

Black or African American220 (5.0%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12 (0.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native4 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

407.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

200.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

7.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

7.5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

51.2Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

12School administrators, full-time equivalent

3Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers19.5 FTE

Elementary teachers108 FTE

Secondary teachers73.1 FTE

Elementary school counselors3 FTE

Secondary school counselors4.5 FTE

District administrators7 FTE

District administrative support8 FTE

School administrative support23.6 FTE

Other support staff87.3 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

391Total completers

388Regular diplomas

3Other state-recognized credentials

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.2%

CA98.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

CA2.7%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.9%Students learning English127 students · 7 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.9%

CA19.3%

U.S.12.0%

9.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services418 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.6%

CA12.5%

U.S.14.0%

4.2%Students with Section 504 plans185 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.2%

CA2.1%

U.S.3.9%

0.4%English learners also receiving IDEA services19 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.4%

CA3.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

98.4%Teachers reported as certified

67Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District98.4%

CA95.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

4,287children ages 5 to 17

190estimated to live in families below the poverty line

4.4%about 1 in 23 school-age children

District4.4%

CA13.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Oak Park UnifiedOak Park, CA4,338 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Mountain View-Los Altos Union HighMountain View, CA4,406 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Encinitas Union ElementaryEncinitas, CA4,444 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Atascadero UnifiedAtascadero, CA4,338 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Buckeye Union ElementaryCameron Park, CA4,255 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2025

Are results improving over time?

55^thlatest estimated national standing

20192022202320242025

3 percentile points lower than 2019.

College and career outcomes

College enrollment, persistence, credentials and career readiness are not published in one comparable national district file. They will appear here only when an official state or district release can be matched reliably.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students188 assessments

66 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged2,783 assessments

62 out of 100

White students1,500 assessments

58 out of 100

Fem1,891 assessments

56 out of 100

Mal1,867 assessments

54 out of 100

Hispanic students980 assessments

46 out of 100

Black students138 assessments

39 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students975 assessments

35 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

3High schools

1Middle schools

4Elementary schools

8Suburb setting

2Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

5%Federal

52.2%State

42.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,271Total current spending per student

$8,481Instruction per student

$5,181Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$4MFederal revenue5% of total revenue

$42.4MState revenue52.2% of total revenue

$34.8MLocal revenue42.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,481Instructionper student

$5,181Student and instructional supportper student

$1,885Special educationper student

$1,410Building operations and maintenanceper student

$31Student transportationper student

$609Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$37.2MSalaries$8,505 per student

$16.1MEmployee benefits$3,685 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$73KEquipmentFY 2023

$9.1MCapital outlay$2,075 per student

$9MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$68.9MDebt outstanding at year end$15,756 per student

$1.4MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$7.9MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$6.6MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$357KTitle I$82 per student

$917KIDEA special education$210 per student

$24KCareer and technical education$5 per student

$1MChild nutrition$236 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,115

FY 2023$14,271

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,565

FY 2023$2,075

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$17,267

FY 2023$15,756

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–214%

183 of 4,521 students

2021–2223.8%

1,039 of 4,364 students

2022–2324.2%

1,057 of 4,367 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE8 reporting schools

5.4Security staff FTE8 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I3 reporting schools

Calculus3 reporting schools

Biology3 reporting schools

Chemistry3 reporting schools

Physics3 reporting schools

Computer science3 reporting schools

Advanced Placement3 reporting schools

Dual enrollment3 reporting schools

Gifted programs8 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate3 reporting schools

Athletics3 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

99Out-of-school suspensions8 reporting schoolsSee schools →66In-school suspensions8 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals8 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests8 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi8 reporting schools

88%Schools reporting fiber8 reporting schools

8Student devices reported8 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?24.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,367 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,271current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?583:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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