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San Benito High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,556 students in San Benito High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Benito High School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,556 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
31:1
District Rank
San Benito High School District, which is ranked #865 of all 1,931 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#866 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
105 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,752 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
55%
# Black Students
14 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
502 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
884
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
874
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
924
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
872
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,770 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,967 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,770
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,967
$19,787
Best San Benito High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollister High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 3,465 students
Rank: #22.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Benito High School District?
San Benito High School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,556 students.
What is the rank of San Benito High School District?
San Benito High School District is ranked #865 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito High School District?
77% of San Benito High School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Benito High School District?
San Benito High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Benito High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,967 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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