Enrollment
1,249
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Bernardino, CA
Norton Science and Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Norton Science and Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060155812150Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Science and Language Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Science and Language Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Science and Language Academy ranks #7 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060155812150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Science and Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Science and Language Academy
Norton Science and Language Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling 1,249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,249 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 581 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Bernardino's public schools, it stands alongside San Bernardino County Special Education (1,860 students): Norton Science and Language Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 12.9:1).
Norton Science and Language Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Norton Science and Language Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Norton Science and Language Academy compares
Norton Science and Language Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,249 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,249
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.3%
African American 3.1%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Norton Science and Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton Science and Language Academy District, which includes Norton Science and Language Academy.
$13,876
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 84.8%
Federal 7.2%
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.
Similar other schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
San Bernardino County Special Education
Special-education school
1,860 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-San Bernardino
Standard public school
1,168 students 41.7:1 students per teacher
Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
396 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Alternative education program
394 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
346 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Asa Charter
Standard public school
334 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,249 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Norton Science and Language Academy
How many students attend Norton Science and Language Academy?
Norton Science and Language Academy has 1,249 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Science and Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Science and Language Academy is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norton Science and Language Academy?
68.3% of students at Norton Science and Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Science and Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Norton Science and Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Science and Language Academy?
Norton Science and Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norton Science and Language Academy rank among schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Science and Language Academy ranks #7 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
Is Norton Science and Language Academy a good school?
Norton Science and Language Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Norton Science and Language Academy District?
None; Norton Science and Language Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Norton Science and Language Academy is its only campus.
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