At a glance
Reported students
2,748
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
111.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Cajon High: 2,748 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
24.6:1 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
- 2,734
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.8:1
What the reported data says about Cajon High
Cajon High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Bernardino. It is one of 76 current school records connected to San Bernardino City Unified. NCES reports 2,748 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.6:1, 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 (75.3%) and Black (10.4%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cajon High
- 1How do the reported 24.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 111.61 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 9 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
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White7.6%
- Hispanic75.3%
- Black10.4%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in San Bernardino City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arroyo Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
2,692 reported students
Indian Springs High
High · Grades 09–12
1,810 reported students
San Bernardino High
High · Grades 09–12
1,440 reported students
San Gorgonio High
High · Grades 09–12
1,431 reported students
Pacific High
High · Grades 09–12
1,246 reported students
San Andreas High
High · Grades 10–12
420 reported students
Public schools near Cajon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 1,440 | 3.2 mi |
| Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy High · Charter · Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District | 06–12 | 244 | 3.2 mi |
| Pacific High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 1,246 | 4.1 mi |
| Arroyo Valley High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 2,692 | 4.1 mi |
| Sierra High High · San Bernardino City Unified | 09–12 | 384 | 4.6 mi |
| San Bernardino City Community Day High · San Bernardino City Unified | 07–12 | 0 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cajon High
What grades does Cajon High serve?
Cajon High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Bernardino City Unified.
How many students attend Cajon High?
Cajon High reported 2,748 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,734 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cajon High?
The calculated ratio is 24.6:1, based on 2,748 students and 111.61 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 Cajon High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cajon High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Cajon High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.6% 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 Cajon High in?
Cajon High is part of San Bernardino City Unified, based in San Bernardino, CA, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cajon High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Bernardino High (3.2 mi), Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy (3.2 mi), Pacific High (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.