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San Benito High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,537 students in San Benito High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Benito High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,537 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Benito High School District, which is ranked #1019 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#960 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
78%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
14%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,909 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,042 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,909
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,042
$18,396
Best San Benito High School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollister High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 3,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Benito High School District?
San Benito High School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,537 students.
What is the rank of San Benito High School District?
San Benito High School District is ranked #1019 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito High School District?
78% of San Benito High School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Benito High School District?
San Benito High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, 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 $14,042 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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