Bonita High in La Verne, CA | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

1,911

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

72.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

26.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

518

Bonita High: 1,911 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

26.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,818
Teachers (FTE): 75.5
Student–teacher ratio: 24.1:1

What the reported data says about Bonita High

Bonita High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in La Verne. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bonita Unified. NCES reports 1,911 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.2:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.2%) and White (21.5%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bonita High

1How do the reported 26.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.4%
Students with disabilities: 8.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 25.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 7.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.8
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White21.5%
Hispanic56.2%
Black2.1%
Asian11%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

San Dimas High

High · Grades 09–12

1,235 reported students

Chaparral High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

54 reported students

Ramona Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,371 reported students

Lone Hill Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

870 reported students

J. Marion Roynon Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

842 reported students

Arma J. Shull Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

633 reported students

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Public schools near Bonita High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Pomona High High · Pomona Unified	09–12	993	2.1 mi
Rockey Glenn Camp High · Los Angeles County Office of Education	07–12	27	2.5 mi
Chaparral High (Continuation) High · Bonita Unified	09–12	54	2.5 mi
Claremont High High · Claremont Unified	09–12	2,065	2.6 mi
Ganesha High High · Pomona Unified	09–12	895	3 mi
San Antonio High (Continuation) High · Claremont Unified	10–12	69	3.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bonita High

What grades does Bonita High serve?

Bonita High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bonita Unified.

How many students attend Bonita High?

Bonita High reported 1,911 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,818 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bonita High?

The calculated ratio is 26.2:1, based on 1,911 students and 72.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bonita High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bonita High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bonita Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bonita High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

25.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bonita High in?

Bonita High is part of Bonita Unified, based in San Dimas, CA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bonita High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pomona High (2.1 mi), Rockey Glenn Camp (2.5 mi), Chaparral High (Continuation) (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.