San Bernardino City Unified School District

777 N. F St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410-3017
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

San Bernardino City Unified 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 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 46,363 students in San Bernardino City Unified 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 Bernardino City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
75 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
46,363 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
2,191 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is ranked #549 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#748 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of San Bernardino City Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
127 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
806 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
37,814 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
4,338 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
2,055 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
175 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,043 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,909
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,487
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,636
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,677
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,722
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,793
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,799
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,412
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,512
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,360
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,595
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,267
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,194
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,851 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,044 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$920 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$837 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,851
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in San Bernardino City Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,044
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in San Bernardino City Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Bernardino City Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 S. K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1260 W. Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4975 N. Mayfield Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8264
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
San Bernardino High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 N. E St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8217
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #55.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 N. Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Kimbark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18021 W. Kenwood Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6641
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Palm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6565 Palm Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6753
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Anderson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 E. Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
San Bernardino City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24424 E. Monterey Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-0763
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2699 N. Ca St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6600
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Verdemont Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3555 W. Meyers Rd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6730
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
Paakuma K-8
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Grades: K-8
| 973 students
Rank: #1313.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5378 N. H St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8202
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1414.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7401 Church Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1515.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2501 E. Marshall Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: #1616.
Ramona-alessandro Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
670 Ramona Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6300
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1717.
Vermont Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3695 Vermont St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6658
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1554 Garner Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6470
Grades: K-3
| 516 students
Rank: #1919.
Cajon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Hill Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,790 students
Rank: #2020.
Bob Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 W. 48th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 887-2505
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #2121.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1266 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 388-6460
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2222.
Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4951 State St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6626
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #2323.
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W. 14th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 888-2353
Grades: 4-6
| 367 students
Rank: #2424.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Valencia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6317
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #2525.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 N. Magnolia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 386-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,053 students
Rank: #2626.
Howard Inghram Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1695 W. 19th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 880-6633
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #2727.
Newmark Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4121 N. Third Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8192
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2828.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2894 N. Belle St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8253
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2929.
Oehl Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Palm Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-2261
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #3030.
Urbita Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 S. J St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6488
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #3131.
Captain Leland Norton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
747 N. Mountain View Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-6369
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #3232.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3288 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8185
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #3333.
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N. F St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 386-2020
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #3434.
Highland Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3340 Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6518
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #3535.
E. Neal Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
494 E. Ninth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6409
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Bernardino City Unified School District?
San Bernardino City Unified School District manages 75 public schools serving 46,363 students.
What is the rank of San Bernardino City Unified School District?
San Bernardino City Unified School District is ranked #549 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Bernardino City Unified School District?
82% of San Bernardino City Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Bernardino City Unified School District?
San Bernardino City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Bernardino City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,044 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 75 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 46,363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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