Bonita Unified School District

115 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773-1437
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Bonita Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,919 students in Bonita Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bonita Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,919 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
423 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Bonita Unified School District, which is ranked #194 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#193 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bonita Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bonita 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.
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bonita 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.
40%
29%
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bonita 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,055 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,609 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
55%
# Black Students
231 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,158 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
22%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
846 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
997
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
690
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
655
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
676
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
698
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
732
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
737
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
750
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
729
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
810
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
828
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
837
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
780
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bonita 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
$127 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bonita 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
$14,268
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bonita 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
$12,787
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bonita 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 Bonita Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arma J. Shull Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 N. Amelia
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8208
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Bonita High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,883 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Wheeler Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8209
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Grace Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1629 Holly Oak St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8206
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
San Dimas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 W. Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #66.
Ramona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3490 Ramona Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,304 students
Rank: #77.
J. Marion Roynon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2715 E St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8207
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #88.
La Verne Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 Baseline Rd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8205
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N. Walnut Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8203
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
Allen Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 E. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8202
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Gladstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1314 W. Gladstone
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8204
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1212.
Lone Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 S. Lone Hill
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1313.
Chaparral High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
800 W. Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
Grades: 12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
127 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8242
Grades: K-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,919 students.
What is the rank of Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District is ranked #194 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bonita Unified School District?
57% of Bonita Unified School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bonita Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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