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San Bernardino City Unified

California · Public School District
76
Schools
45,852
Students
$20,448
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
88.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

San Bernardino City Unified is a public school district in California serving 45,852 students across 76 schools. It includes 52 elementary, 11 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,448 is above average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (76)
Elementary Schools52 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arrowhead ElementaryKG–06256
Barton ElementaryKG–06513
Belvedere ElementaryKG–06576
Bing Wong ElementaryKG–06625
Bob Holcomb ElementaryKG–06597
Bradley ElementaryKG–06535
Captain Leland Norton ElementaryKG–06472
CarmackKG–080
Cole ElementaryKG–06438
Cypress ElementaryKG–06475
Davidson ElementaryKG–06422
Del Rosa ElementaryKG–06525
E. Neal Roberts ElementaryKG–06421
Emmerton ElementaryKG–05502
Fairfax ElementaryKG–06351
George Brown Jr. ElementaryKG–06752
Graciano Gomez ElementaryKG–06480
H. Frank Dominguez ElementaryKG–06381
Highland Pacific ElementaryKG–06265
Hillside ElementaryKG–06627
Howard Inghram ElementaryKG–06239
Hunt ElementaryKG–05543
Juanita Blakely Jones ElementaryKG–06399
Kendall ElementaryKG–05389
Kimbark ElementaryKG–06327
Lankershim ElementaryKG–06562
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06553
Lytle Creek ElementaryKG–06563
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts ElementaryKG–05443
Marshall ElementaryKG–06392
Monterey ElementaryKG–06360
Mt. Vernon ElementaryKG–06487
Muscoy ElementaryKG–06679
Newmark ElementaryKG–06374
North Park ElementaryKG–06508
North Verdemont ElementaryKG–06509
Oehl ElementaryKG–06479
Paakuma K-8KG–08982
Palm Avenue ElementaryKG–06509
Parkside ElementaryKG–06483
Ramona-Alessandro ElementaryKG–06508
Riley ElementaryKG–05478
Rio Vista ElementaryKG–06422
Roger Anton ElementaryKG–06614
Roosevelt ElementaryKG–03517
STAR at Anderson Community DayKG–060
Thompson ElementaryKG–06484
Urbita ElementaryKG–06403
Vermont ElementaryKG–06650
Warm Springs ElementaryKG–06494
Wilson ElementaryKG–05499
Yvonne HarmonKG–088
High Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arroyo Valley High09–122,785
Cajon High09–122,750
Indian Springs High09–121,901
Middle College High09–12254
Pacific High09–121,166
San Andreas High10–12499
San Bernardino City Community Day07–120
San Bernardino High09–121,480
San Gorgonio High09–121,542
Sierra High09–12479
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alternative Learning CenterKG–1254
AndersonKG–1272
Virtual AcademyKG–12954
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,448+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
State
72.3%
Local (property tax)
11.4%
Federal
16.3%

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
76
Schools
45,852
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,448 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 76 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
San Bernardino City Unified has 76 public schools, serving a total of 45,852 students.
What is the graduation rate for San Bernardino City Unified?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does San Bernardino City Unified spend per student?
San Bernardino City Unified spends $20,448 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in San Bernardino City Unified?
89% of students in San Bernardino City Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in San Bernardino City Unified?
No, San Bernardino City Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does San Bernardino City Unified serve?
San Bernardino City Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for San Bernardino City Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in San Bernardino City Unified is 47/100. 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.