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Snowline Joint 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 12 public schools serving 7,966 students in Snowline Joint 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 Snowline Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,966 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Snowline Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1372 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 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1381 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
32 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,826 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
56%
# Black Students
371 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,925 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
24%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
678 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
682
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
594
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
561
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
619
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
605
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
626
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
639
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
611
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
621
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
657
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
585
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
598
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
568
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,233 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$98 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,865
$19,974

Spending / Student
$12,233
$18,396

Best Snowline Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9542 Wilson Ranch Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2422
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2422
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Summit Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Wrightwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1175 State Highway 2
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 249-5828
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 249-5828
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Serrano High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9292 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3222
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 2,170 students
Rank: #55.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
878 Mono Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-4424
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-4424
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Pinon Mesa Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3126
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3126
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #77.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10058 Arrowhead Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2623
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2623
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #88.
Baldy Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10376 Baldy Mesa Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-1232
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-1232
Grades: K-5
| 960 students
Rank: #99.
Snowline Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-6277
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-6277
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1010.
Phelan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4167 Phelan Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3252
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3252
Grades: K-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Verde Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13403 Vista Verde Dr.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 662-5650
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 662-5650
Grades: K-5
| 726 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Snowline Joint Unified School District?
Snowline Joint Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,966 students.
What is the rank of Snowline Joint Unified School District?
Snowline Joint Unified School District is ranked #1372 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 Snowline Joint Unified School District?
61% of Snowline Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Snowline Joint Unified School District?
Snowline Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Snowline Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,233 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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