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Bonita Unified School District

115 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773-1437
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Bonita Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,928 students in Bonita Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bonita Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,928 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
417 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bonita Unified School District, which is ranked #191 of all 1,925 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#193 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
53%
33%
68%
47%
40%
29%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
21%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,776 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,255
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,776
$18,396

Best Bonita Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arma J. Shull Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 North Amelia
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8208
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Bonita High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,866 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Wheeler Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8209
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Grace Miller Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1629 Holly Oak St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8206
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
San Dimas High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 West Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #66.
Ramona Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3490 Ramona Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,316 students
Rank: #77.
J. Marion Roynon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2715 E St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8207
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #88.
La Verne Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 Baseline Rd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8205
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #99.
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 North Walnut Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8203
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Allen Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 East Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8202
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Gladstone Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1314 West Gladstone
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8204
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1212.
Lone Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 South Lone Hill
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #1313.
Chaparral High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 West Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
800 West Covina Blvd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8230
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista (Alternative)
Alternative School
127 West Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8242
Grades: K-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,928 students.
What is the rank of Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District is ranked #191 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bonita Unified School District?
57% of Bonita Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bonita Unified School District?
Bonita Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bonita Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,776 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,928 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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