Benicia Unified School District was ranked as one of the 100 best school districts in California, according to ranking site Niche.com.

Niche– formerly known as College Prowler– is a company that publishes rankings and reviews of K-12 schools, colleges and neighborhoods. Its 2017 list of the best school districts is based on analysis of statistics and reviews from parents and students utilizing data from the U.S. Department of Education. School districts are ranked using a variety of factors, including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT and ACT scores, the quality of teachers and public school district ratings.

Benicia Unified clocked in at No. 95 on the list with an overall grade of B-plus. The district received an A grade in culture and diversity (based on racial and economic diversity as well as survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents), A-minus grades for academics and teachers, and a B-minus grade for health and safety.

However, the district also received grades in the C range for sports, clubs and activities, and resources and facilities.

Nonetheless, Benicia Unified ranked higher than any other district in Solano County– and was the only one to rank in the top 100– and was ranked No. 21 among districts in the Bay Area.

“This is quite an achievement as there are approximately 1,000 school districts in California,” Superintendent Charles Young said in a statement. “The recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing a world-class educational experience for all our students. Our talented and committed staff, working in partnership with our amazing parents and community members, strives to provide an educational experience that is engaging, inspiring and challenging. Our students deserve the best, and this will continue to be central to all our work.”

The three highest-ranking districts on the list were Palo Alto Unified School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District and Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. The closest district to Benicia to rank higher was Acalanes Union High School District, which serves the Lamorinda community’s three high schools as well as Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek.

For a complete ranking as well as additional information behind the metrics used for each grade, visit k12.niche.com/rankings/public-school-districts/best-overall/s/california.

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