- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino High
Federal NCES profile for San Bernardino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063417005384
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Bernardino High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Bernardino High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Bernardino High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
San Bernardino High held near 1,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063417005384 · San Bernardino, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,440 enr · 19.7:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
San Bernardino High held near 1,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Bernardino High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- This school
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- Pacific High
Pacific High
1,246 students
What this shows San Bernardino High reports 1,440 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Bernardino High compares
San Bernardino 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,440
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
African American 6.3%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, San Bernardino High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Bernardino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Bernardino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cajon High
Standard public school
2,748 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Valley High
Standard public school
2,692 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs High
Standard public school
1,810 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
San Gorgonio High
Standard public school
1,431 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Pacific High
Standard public school
1,246 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra High
Alternative education program
384 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,440 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Bernardino High
How many students attend San Bernardino High?
San Bernardino High has 1,440 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,480 (2022-23) → 1,475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Bernardino High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Bernardino High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Bernardino High?
83.3% of students at San Bernardino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Bernardino High?
The largest demographic group at San Bernardino High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Bernardino High?
San Bernardino High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 San Bernardino High rank among high schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, San Bernardino High ranks #6 of 8 high 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 high schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides San Bernardino High, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.