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Bonita Unified

California · Public School District
15
Schools
9,919
Students
$14,086
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
33.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
96.7%
Graduation Rate
+10.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bonita Unified is a public school district in California serving 9,919 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,086 is near the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen Avenue ElementaryKG–05473
Arma J. Shull ElementaryKG–05630
Fred Ekstrand ElementaryKG–05493
Gladstone ElementaryKG–05515
Grace Miller ElementaryKG–05444
J. Marion Roynon ElementaryKG–05841
La Verne Heights ElementaryKG–05486
Oak Mesa ElementaryKG–05566
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lone Hill Middle06–08912
Ramona Middle06–081,304
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adult Transition Program12–1214
Bonita High09–121,883
Chaparral High (Continuation)09–1296
San Dimas High09–121,251
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vista (Alternative)KG–1211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,086Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
34%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal
7.4%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,919
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.7%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.7% graduation rate — 10.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bonita Unified?
Bonita Unified has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,919 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bonita Unified?
The graduation rate is 96.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bonita Unified spend per student?
Bonita Unified spends $14,086 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bonita Unified?
34% of students in Bonita Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bonita Unified?
No, Bonita Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bonita Unified serve?
Bonita Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bonita Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bonita Unified is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.