Chino Valley Unified

Chino, California — 34 schools

25,645
Total Enrollment
34
Schools
$21,427
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 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 24,682 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Bernardino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,427 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.4% local, 53.7% state, and 10.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $80,644 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #549 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 34 schools offering Advanced Placement (87 AP courses district-wide), a 422.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.4% 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.

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 among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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 34.4% — 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

58
Equity Score
549 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Bernardino County county, where this district is located.

$1,692
Studio/mo
$1,777
1 BR/mo
$2,201
2 BR/mo
$2,912
3 BR/mo
$3,514
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$80,644
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

Programs & Resources

4 / 34
Schools with AP
87 AP courses total
422.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.4%
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

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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 other. Total enrollment is 25,645 students.

How much does Chino Valley Unified spend per student?

Chino Valley Unified spends $21,427 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #549 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Chino Valley Unified?

The average teacher salary in Chino Valley Unified is $80,644 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Chino Valley Unified?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Bernardino County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 58/100, ranking #549 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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