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Pomona Unified

California · Public School District
38
Schools
21,326
Students
$22,058
Per-Pupil Spend
+54% nat'l
89.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+38pp vs nat'l
82.9%
Graduation Rate
-3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pomona Unified is a public school district in California serving 21,326 students across 38 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 82.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,058 is above average for a US public school district. 90% 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 41/100.

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All Schools (38)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alcott ElementaryKG–06667
Allison ElementaryKG–06449
Armstrong ElementaryKG–06257
Arroyo ElementaryKG–06469
Barfield ElementaryKG–06297
Cortez ElementaryKG–08608
Decker ElementaryKG–06446
Golden Springs ElementaryKG–06413
Harrison ElementaryKG–08314
Kellogg Polytechnic ElementaryKG–06430
Kingsley ElementaryKG–05532
La Verne Science and Technology CharterCharterKG–06343
Lexington ElementaryKG–08530
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06299
Lopez ElementaryKG–06441
Madison ElementaryKG–06373
Pantera ElementaryKG–06466
Philadelphia ElementaryKG–06523
Ranch Hills ElementaryKG–06423
Roosevelt ElementaryKG–05433
San Antonio ElementaryKG–05371
San Jose ElementaryKG–08528
Vejar ElementaryKG–08783
Washington ElementaryKG–05600
Westmont ElementaryKG–06356
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Emerson Middle06–08703
Lorbeer Middle07–08623
Marshall Middle06–08440
Simons Middle06–08636
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Diamond Ranch High09–121,547
Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design07–12719
Ganesha High09–12936
Garey High09–121,666
Park West High (Continuation)09–12244
Pomona High09–121,174
Village Academy High School at Indian Hill09–12316
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pomona AlternativeKG–121
School of Extended Educational OptionsCharterKG–12970
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,058+54% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
22%
State
60.9%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal
17.6%

State funding accounts for 61% 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
38
Schools
21,326
Students
90%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.9%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,058 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 38 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
90% 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 Pomona Unified?
Pomona Unified has 38 public schools, serving a total of 21,326 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pomona Unified?
The graduation rate is 82.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pomona Unified spend per student?
Pomona Unified spends $22,058 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pomona Unified?
90% of students in Pomona Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pomona Unified?
Yes — 2 of the 38 schools in Pomona Unified are charter schools.
What grade levels does Pomona Unified serve?
Pomona Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pomona Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pomona Unified is 41/100. 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.