Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District

12797 Third St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399-4544
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Yucaipa-Calimesa 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 14 public schools serving 8,522 students in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
14 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
8,522 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1096 of all 1,930 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1068 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint 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.
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint 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.
26%
29%
94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
35 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
154 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,463 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
56%
# Black Students
122 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,501 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
41%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
820
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
516
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
580
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
588
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
590
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
571
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
657
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
613
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
726
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
757
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
726
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
781
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint 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
$116 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint 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
$15,265
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint 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
$13,661
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint 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 Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34450 Stonewood Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0174
Grades: K-8
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35972 Susan St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8521
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Yucaipa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33000 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0106
Grades: 9-12
| 2,786 students
Rank: #44.
Chapman Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33692 Cramer Rd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8080
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11021 Sunnyside Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-3270
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34875 Tahoe Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-3285
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Mustang Way
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8008
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12333 Eighth St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-1125
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32870 Avenue E
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-5171
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Green Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35948 Susan St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8580
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35948 Susan St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8580
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1212.
Calimesa Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13523 Second St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8570
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak View High School & Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12358 Sixth St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-7931
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
35912 Avenue H
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,522 students.
What is the rank of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District is ranked #1096 out of 1,930 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 Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
52% of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
Yucaipa-Calimesa 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 Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $18,366. 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: 8,522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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