San Bernardino High School is an American public high school and city located at 1850 North E Street within San Bernardino, California and a member of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. SBHS was granted charter as a city in 1963, under the name Cardinal City after the school's mascot, the Cardinal.
Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, San Bernardino High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Bernardino High serves the southeast part of San Bernardino, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Bernardino High School's student population of 1,440 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,440 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Bernardino High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Bernardino High School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7447 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Bernardino High School's ranking?
San Bernardino High School is ranked #7447 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Bernardino High School often compared to?
San Bernardino High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fontana High School, Fontana A. B. Miller High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Bernardino High School?
The graduation rate of San Bernardino High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend San Bernardino High School?
1,440 students attend San Bernardino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of San Bernardino High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Bernardino High School?
San Bernardino High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Bernardino High School offer ?
San Bernardino High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Bernardino High School part of?
San Bernardino High School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is San Bernardino High School located?
San Bernardino High School is located in the SBHS neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA.
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