Fontana Unified School District

9680 Citrus Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335-5571
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fontana 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 44 public schools serving 33,844 students in Fontana Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fontana Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
44 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
33,844 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
1,668 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Fontana Unified School District, which is ranked #1373 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1372 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fontana Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fontana 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.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fontana 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.
16%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fontana 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.
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fontana Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
34 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
967 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
29,311 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
55%
# Black Students
1,697 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,335 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
403 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,554
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,314
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,337
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,440
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,448
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,502
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,528
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,573
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,540
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,833
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,938
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,935
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,902
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,818 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$722 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fontana 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
$603 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fontana 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
$21,336
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fontana 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
$17,818
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fontana 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 Fontana Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15551 Summit Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,539 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14200 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5690
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7069 Isabel Ln.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5540
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5740 Avenal Pl.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5270
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne Ruble Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6762 Juniper Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,357 students
Rank: #66.
Southridge Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14500 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #77.
Dolores Huerta International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17777 Merrill Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5070
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fontana A. B. Miller High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6821 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jurupa Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,829 students
Rank: #1010.
Fontana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9453 Citrus Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,459 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11155 Almond Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #1212.
Hemlock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15080 Miller Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5470
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1313.
Canyon Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11851 Cherry Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5440
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1414.
Beech Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9206 Beech Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5060
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #1515.
Kathy Binks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7358 Cypress Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5030
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1616.
Oleander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8650 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5700
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1717.
Ted Porter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8330 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5320
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1818.
Sequoia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9452 Hemlock Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5400
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1919.
Redwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8570 Redwood Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5740
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #2020.
Poplar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9937 Poplar Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5720
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #2121.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14300 Shadow Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5750
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2222.
Mango Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5660
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2323.
Tokay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7846 Tokay Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5770
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2424.
Alder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 Alder Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #2525.
Live Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9522 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5640
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #2626.
Almeria Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7723 Almeria Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #2727.
South Tamarind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8561 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5760
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2828.
Fontana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8425 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #2929.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9325 Palmetto Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5710
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #3030.
Date Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9011 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5240
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #3131.
Chaparral Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 Shadow Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5450
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3232.
Citrus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16041 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5140
Grades: K-6
| 670 students
Rank: #3333.
Locust Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7420 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5650
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #3434.
Harry S. Truman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16224 Mallory Dr.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #3535.
Virginia Primrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
751 N. Maple Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5790
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fontana Unified School District?
Fontana Unified School District manages 44 public schools serving 33,844 students.
What is the rank of Fontana Unified School District?
Fontana Unified School District is ranked #1373 out of 1,931 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 Fontana Unified School District?
87% of Fontana Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fontana Unified School District?
Fontana Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fontana Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,818 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 44 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 33,844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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