Barstow Unified School District

551 S. Ave. H
Barstow, CA 92311-2500
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Barstow 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 14 public schools serving 6,310 students in Barstow Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Barstow Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
14 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
6,310 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Barstow Unified School District, which is ranked #1761 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 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1761 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Barstow Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barstow 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.
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barstow 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.
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barstow 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.
84%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Barstow Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
41 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,586 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
56%
# Black Students
1,179 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
19%
5%
# White Students
988 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
16%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
403 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
651
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
510
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
547
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
502
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
574
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
498
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
512
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
460
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
436
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
404
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,199 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Barstow 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
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Barstow 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
$15,788
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Barstow 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
$13,199
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Barstow 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 Barstow Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline North Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Avenue E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Barstow High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
430 South First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #77.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Lenwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #99.
Montara Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1111.
Barstow Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Grades: 7-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barstow Intermediate
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Grades: 6
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,310 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District is ranked #1761 out of 1,925 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 Barstow Unified School District?
57% of Barstow Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Barstow Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,199 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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