Chino Valley Unified

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Chino, California - 34 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Chino Valley Unified #1154 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,384 per pupil, Chino Valley Unified ranks #1353 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

25,645
Total Enrollment
34
Schools
$13,384
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chino Valley Unified operates 34 public schools serving 25,645 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 elementary, 6 high, 5 middle, 1 combined schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Bernardino County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,384 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 35.4% local, 53.7% state, and 10.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #1154 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 34 schools offering Advanced Placement (87 AP courses district-wide), a 422.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 30.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 9.3% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Oak Ridge Elementary, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.

Its largest campus is Chino Hills High, enrolling 2,748 students (11% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Chino Valley Learning Academy, at 27 students, a 102x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Chino Valley Unified school enrollment varies 102× across entities

Chino Valley Unified school enrollment ranges from 27 students (lowest) to 2,748 students (highest), a spread of 2,721 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chino Valley Unified student-counselor ratio is 423:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Chino Valley Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 30.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
53.7%
State
35.4%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1154 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 34 schools in Chino Valley Unified.

White 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 23.2%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 46.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Chino Valley Unified's schools, about the same as the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Oak Ridge Elementary 71.3
  2. 2 Gerald F. Litel Elementary 69.0
  3. 3 Chino Hills High 68.8
  4. 4 Robert O. Townsend Junior High 67.8
  5. 5 Cal Aero Preserve Academy 67.6

Programs & Resources

4 / 34
Schools with AP
87 AP courses total
422.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Chino Valley Unified

School Enrollment
Chino Hills High
2,748
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541
Chino High
2,077
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
982
Robert O. Townsend Junior High
905
Edwin Rhodes Elementary
860
Michael G. Wickman Elementary
710
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
643
Eagle Canyon Elementary
631
Gerald F. Litel Elementary
616
Chaparral Elementary
616
Butterfield Ranch Elementary
607
Howard Cattle Elementary
594
Country Springs Elementary
588
Rolling Ridge Elementary
586
Liberty Elementary
578
Hidden Trails Elementary
569
Dickson Elementary
566
Magnolia Junior High
541
Oak Ridge Elementary
521
Walnut Avenue Elementary
483
Glenmeade Elementary
449
Newman Elementary
427
E. J. Marshall Elementary
417
Ramona Junior High
417
Levi H. Dickey Elementary
413
Alicia Cortez Elementary
390
Anna a. Borba Fundamental Elementary
362
Woodcrest Junior High
324
Buena Vista Continuation High
121
Boys Republic High
47
Chino Valley Learning Academy
27

How Chino Valley Unified Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
West Contra Costa Unified Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
San Jose Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Desert Sands Unified Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Orange Unified Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Temecula Valley Unified Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Chino Valley Unified's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chino Valley Unified?

Chino Valley Unified has 34 schools, including 6 high, 5 middle, 22 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 25,645 students.

How much does Chino Valley Unified spend per student?

Chino Valley Unified spends $13,384 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1154 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Chino Valley Unified?

Chino Valley Unified students are 59.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 9.3% White, 3.5% African American, averaged across 34 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chino Valley Unified?

Chino Valley Unified has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1154 out of 1517 districts in California.