Top Rankings
Banning 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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,311 students in Banning Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Banning Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Banning Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Banning High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,826 Schools
# Students
4,370 Students
2,020,187 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
101,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Banning Unified School District, which is ranked #1803 of all 1,931 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 84% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1800 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
# American Indian Students
101 Students
10,744 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
195 Students
238,325 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,204 Students
1,088,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
54%
# Black Students
310 Students
102,494 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
410 Students
460,449 Students
% White Students
10%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
9,014 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
103,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
390
22,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
325
18,976
# Students in 2nd Grade:
319
18,670
# Students in 3rd Grade:
368
18,995
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
19,014
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
19,370
# Students in 6th Grade:
367
26,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
322
36,245
# Students in 8th Grade:
306
38,229
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
447,954
# Students in 10th Grade:
360
448,650
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
451,877
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
453,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,059 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,190 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,059
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,190
$19,787
Best Banning Unified School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Banning High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W. W.ward
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #33.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means
This article explains the National Blue Ribbon of Distinction, an award given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools demonstrating high academic standards and significant improvements in student achievement. It details the criteria for selection, benefits of the program, and its impact on educational excellence.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
