Enrollment
1,911
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Verne, CA
Bonita High
Federal NCES profile for Bonita High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060561000505
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in La Verne · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in La Verne, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonita High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonita High
Bonita High is a large high school in La Verne, California, enrolling 1,911 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bonita Unified spends $13,112 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bonita Unified also operates Ramona Middle (1,371 students) and San Dimas High (1,235 students) alongside Bonita High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonita High compares
Bonita High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,911 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,911
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 21.5%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Bonita High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonita Unified, which includes Bonita High.
$13,112
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bonita High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arma J. Shull Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonita High
How many students attend Bonita High?
Bonita High has 1,911 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Verne, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita High is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonita High?
25.9% of students at Bonita High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita High?
The largest demographic group at Bonita High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in La Verne, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita High?
Bonita High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonita High rank among public schools in La Verne?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in La Verne, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Verne on the city page.
Is Bonita High a good school?
Bonita High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides Bonita High, Bonita Unified also operates Ramona Middle (1,371 students), San Dimas High (1,235 students), and Lone Hill Middle (870 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.
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