San Bernardino City Unified School District

777 N. F St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410-3017
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Bernardino City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% 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

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
75 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
46,363 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
2,191 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is ranked #1375 of all 1,939 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1375 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Bernardino City Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
33%
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 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
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
37,814 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
4,338 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
2,055 Students
1,235,110 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:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
3,909
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,487
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,636
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,677
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,722
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,793
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,799
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,412
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,512
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,360
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,595
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,267
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,194
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,851 is higher than the state median of $19,801. 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 $18,236. 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 displays total revenue of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$837 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Bernardino City Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,851
$19,801
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,044
$18,236
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 S. K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 N. Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1260 W. Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4975 N. Mayfield Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8264
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #55.
Paakuma K-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Grades: K-8
| 973 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Kimbark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18021 W. Kenwood Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6641
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
North Verdemont Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3555 W. Meyers Rd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6730
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5378 N. H St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8202
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6565 Palm Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6753
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
Cajon High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Hill Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,790 students
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1554 Garner Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6470
Grades: K-3
| 516 students
Rank: #1414.
Ramona-alessandro Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
670 Ramona Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6300
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1515.
Vermont Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3695 Vermont St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6658
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #1616.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1266 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 388-6460
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2699 N. Ca St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6600
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Church Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6512
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1919.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 E. Marshall Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-7111
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: #2020.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Valencia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6317
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #2121.
Indian Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N. Del Rosa Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 383-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #2222.
San Gorgonio High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 E. Pacific Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6524
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #2323.
Emmerton Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1888 Arden Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6522
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W. 14th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 888-2353
Grades: 4-6
| 367 students
Rank: #2525.
Pacific High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6419
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #2626.
Urbita Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 S. J St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6488
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2727.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3288 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8185
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #2828.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26825 Cypress St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6514
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2929.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1362 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 381-1283
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #3030.
Arroyo Valley High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 W. Baseline St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 381-4295
Grades: 9-12
| 2,884 students
Rank: #3131.
E. Neal Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
494 E. Ninth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6409
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #3232.
Arrowview Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8109
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #3333.
Muscoy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2119 W. Blake St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6649
Grades: K-6
| 681 students
Rank: #3434.
Golden Valley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #3535.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 N. Ca St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6450
Grades: K-6
| 429 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 #1375 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 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 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 $18,236. 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%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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