Rowland Unified School District

1830 S. Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748-2945
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rowland 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 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,607 students in Rowland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rowland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
23 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
11,607 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
525 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rowland Unified School District, which is ranked #689 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#678 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
33%
49%
47%
30%
29%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,657 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,292 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$224 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,657
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,292
$18,396

Best Rowland Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Grades: K-8
| 873 students
Rank: #22.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 Blandford Dr.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Grades: K-6
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Killian Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19100 East Killian St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
John A. Rowland High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 South Otterbein St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Grades: 9-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #55.
Shelyn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19500 East Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Alvarado Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 South Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Rank: #88.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #99.
Hollingworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3003 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 South Dora Guzman Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2429
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1111.
Rorimer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18750 East Rorimer St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3333
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #1212.
Nogales High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #1313.
Jellick Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 South Jellick Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1414.
Northam Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17800 East Renault
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2404
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1515.
Villacorta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17840 Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-2385
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Rank: #1616.
Giano Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
Grades: 7-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1717.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2036 South Fullerton Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1818.
Yorbita Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 South Vidalia St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-3486
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1919.
Santana High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
341 South La Seda Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
18550 East Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 854-2228
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Grades: K-12
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rowland Unified School District?
Rowland Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 11,607 students.
What is the rank of Rowland Unified School District?
Rowland Unified School District is ranked #689 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Rowland Unified School District?
65% of Rowland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rowland Unified School District?
Rowland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rowland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,292 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 11,607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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