Bonita High School

3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 10%
Bonita High School is a high school located in the city of La Verne, California in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Opened in 1903, it was the first high school in the Bonita Unified School District. It moved to its current campus in 1959.
Serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12, Bonita High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,911 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : Bonita High serves the eastern part of San Dimas, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 18.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bonita High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Bonita High School's student population of 1,911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,911 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Extraordinary

School Rankings

Bonita High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#644 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

88%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
11%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
56%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
22%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.62

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

97%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Green and Black
School Mascot
Bearcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonita High School's ranking?
Bonita High School is ranked #644 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bonita High School often compared to?
Bonita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Dimas High School, Claremont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonita High School?
The graduation rate of Bonita High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Bonita High School?
1,911 students attend Bonita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bonita High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonita High School?
Bonita High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bonita High School offer ?
Bonita High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonita High School part of?
Bonita High School is part of Bonita Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,911 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : Bonita High serves the eastern part of San Dimas, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 18.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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