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Benicia Unified

California · Public School District
8
Schools
4,367
Students
$15,252
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
24.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
97.4%
Graduation Rate
+10.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Benicia Unified is a public school district in California serving 4,367 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,252 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Joe Henderson ElementaryKG–05512
Mary Farmar ElementaryKG–05420
Matthew Turner ElementaryKG–05508
Robert Semple ElementaryKG–05444
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Benicia Middle06–08986
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benicia High09–121,432
Community Day07–121
Liberty High09–1264
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,252Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
39%
State
54.6%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal
6.2%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,367
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.4% graduation rate — 10.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benicia Unified?
Benicia Unified has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,367 students.
What is the graduation rate for Benicia Unified?
The graduation rate is 97.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Benicia Unified spend per student?
Benicia Unified spends $15,252 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Benicia Unified?
25% of students in Benicia Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Benicia Unified?
No, Benicia Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Benicia Unified serve?
Benicia Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Benicia Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Benicia Unified is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.