- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060561000505
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bonita High held near 1,866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.8 → 74.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060561000505 · La Verne, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,911 enr · 26.2:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona Middle (1,371 students)
Bonita High held near 1,866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.8 → 74.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bonita High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bonita High
1,911 students
- Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle
1,371 students
- San Dimas High
San Dimas High
1,235 students
- Lone Hill Midd
Lone Hill Middle
870 students
- J. Marion Royn
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
842 students
- Arma J. Shull 633
Arma J. Shull Elementary
633 students
What this shows Bonita High reports 1,911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita High compares
Bonita High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Bonita Unified reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,235
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,883 (2022-23) → 1,866 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.