San Gorgonio High School is a comprehensive senior high school in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Its campus is located at the corner of Pacific Street and Arden Avenue on the border between San Bernardino and Highland, California.
Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, San Gorgonio 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 47% (which is equal to 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Gorgonio High serves the eastern part of San Bernardino, CA, covering an area of approximately 29.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3.3 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Gorgonio High School's student population of 1,431 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Gorgonio 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 Gorgonio High School is 0.34, 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
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Gorgonio High School's ranking?
San Gorgonio High School is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Gorgonio High School often compared to?
San Gorgonio High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Gorgonio High School?
The graduation rate of San Gorgonio High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Gorgonio High School?
1,431 students attend San Gorgonio High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of San Gorgonio High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Gorgonio High School?
San Gorgonio High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Gorgonio High School offer ?
San Gorgonio High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Gorgonio High School part of?
San Gorgonio High School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.
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