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Fontana Unified

California · Public School District
44
Schools
33,844
Students
$18,411
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
77.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
92.9%
Graduation Rate
+6.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fontana Unified is a public school district in California serving 33,844 students across 44 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,411 is above average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Almond ElementaryKG–06435
Beech Avenue ElementaryKG–06663
Canyon Crest ElementaryKG–05445
Chaparral Academy of TechnologyKG–05263
Citrus ElementaryKG–06670
Cypress ElementaryKG–05594
Date ElementaryKG–05554
Dolores Huerta International AcademyKG–06626
Dorothy Grant Innovations AcademyKG–05688
Hemlock ElementaryKG–05417
Juniper ElementaryKG–05479
Kathy Binks ElementaryKG–05577
Live Oak ElementaryKG–06450
Locust ElementaryKG–06374
Mango ElementaryKG–05488
Maple ElementaryKG–05542
North Tamarind ElementaryKG–06383
Oak Park ElementaryKG–05351
Oleander ElementaryKG–05607
Palmetto ElementaryKG–05602
Poplar ElementaryKG–06518
Randall Pepper ElementaryKG–05487
Redwood ElementaryKG–06584
Shadow Hills ElementaryKG–05362
Sierra Lakes ElementaryKG–05803
South Tamarind ElementaryKG–05552
Ted Porter ElementaryKG–05673
Tokay ElementaryKG–05414
Virginia Primrose ElementaryKG–05373
West Randall ElementaryKG–06345
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alder Middle06–08957
Almeria Middle06–08765
Fontana Middle06–081,126
Harry S. Truman Middle06–08991
Sequoia Middle07–08800
Southridge Tech Middle06–08921
Wayne Ruble Middle06–081,357
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Citrus High (Continuation)10–12387
Eric Birch High (Continuation)10–12291
Fontana A. B. Miller High09–122,125
Fontana High09–122,459
Henry J. Kaiser High09–121,978
Jurupa Hills High09–121,829
Summit High09–122,539
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,411+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
14%
State
72.0%
Local (property tax)
14.2%
Federal
13.8%

State funding accounts for 72% 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
44
Schools
33,844
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.9%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.9% graduation rate — 6.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,411 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fontana Unified?
Fontana Unified has 44 public schools, serving a total of 33,844 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fontana Unified?
The graduation rate is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fontana Unified spend per student?
Fontana Unified spends $18,411 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fontana Unified?
77% of students in Fontana Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fontana Unified?
No, Fontana Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fontana Unified serve?
Fontana Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fontana Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fontana Unified is 38/100. 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.