Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School is a high school in the Upper Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento, California. A member of the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School's student population of 156 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Black, Green, Silver
School Rankings
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School's ranking?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School?
The graduation rate of Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School?
156 students attend Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School offer ?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School part of?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School located?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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