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Barstow 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 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,118 students in Barstow Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Barstow Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (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
15 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
6,118 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barstow Unified School District, which is ranked #1780 of all 1,903 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 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1765 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)58.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
12%
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% Hispanic
59%
56%
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% Black
18%
5%
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% White
14%
20%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,003 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$110 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,626
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,003
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Barstow Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Gr: K-6
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Barstow High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 South First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Skyline North Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Avenue E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Lenwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Montara Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Barstow Junior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Gr: 7-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Gr: 5-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Independent Study Program
Alternative School
405 North 2nd Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6010
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6010
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,118 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District is ranked #1780 out of 1,903 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow Unified School District?
59% of Barstow Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Barstow Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,003 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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