At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
396
Public Safety Academy: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
23:1 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
- 397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Public Safety Academy
Public Safety Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in San Bernardino. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Public Safety Academy District. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, 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 (86.9%) and multiracial (6.3%). English learners represent 20.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Public Safety Academy
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.21 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.5%
- Hispanic86.9%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Public Safety Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 1,810 | 0.8 mi |
| San Bernardino City Community Day High · San Bernardino City Unified | 07–12 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Sierra High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 384 | 1.6 mi |
| Pacific High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 1,246 | 2.2 mi |
| San Gorgonio High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 1,431 | 2.2 mi |
| San Bernardino County ROP High · San Bernardino County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Public Safety Academy
What grades does Public Safety Academy serve?
Public Safety Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Public Safety Academy District.
How many students attend Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 397 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 396 students and 17.21 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 Public Safety Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Public Safety Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Public Safety Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.7% 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 Public Safety Academy in?
Public Safety Academy is part of Public Safety Academy District, based in San Bernardino, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Public Safety Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Indian Springs High (0.8 mi), San Bernardino City Community Day (1.1 mi), Sierra High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.