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#4579 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 48% in state

Arroyo Valley High

High School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA

A San Bernardino City Unified high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1881 West Baseline St., San Bernardino, CA 92411

  • Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation2.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$21,064
Chronic Absenteeism38.9%

Students at Arroyo Valley High score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2017, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Arroyo Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,818/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,457

Median home value

$318,500

Median rent

$1,355/mo

College educated

7%

Homeownership

57%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
2.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·137 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
6 boys'·9 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community School/independent Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified5.7K–122.0 mi430Compare →
San Bernardino HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.0 mi1,475Compare →
Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified9.29–122.1 mi258Compare →
Vista Norte Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–122.3 mi631Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

San Bernardino City Unified

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#29 of 71
District spending per student
$21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arroyo Valley High is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arroyo Valley High

Arroyo Valley High is a public high school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 2,730 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,579 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Arroyo Valley High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Arroyo Valley High School is a public high school located in the City of San Bernardino, California 2. It was established in 2001 and operates within the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) 2. The district, which governs the school, has implemented a strategic plan titled Vision 2030: SBCUSD SHINES, aimed at ensuring students develop skills and resilience for future success 1. SBCUSD also utilizes a Linked Learning approach to education, which combines academics with technical education and real-world experiences to prepare students for post-secondary education and careers 1. Recent district leadership changes include the return of John Guttierez as School Police Chief on March 18, bringing over 30 years of experience to student safety efforts 1. Additionally, the district has announced interim measures regarding Cesar E. Chavez Middle School following recent concerns 1. Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is available for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students meeting specific age requirements 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sbcusd.k12.ca.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arroyo Valley High

What grades does Arroyo Valley High serve?

Arroyo Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arroyo Valley High?

Arroyo Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,730 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Valley High is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arroyo Valley High rank in CA?

Arroyo Valley High ranks #4,579 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Arroyo Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Arroyo Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arroyo Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arroyo Valley High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Arroyo Valley High a charter school?

No, Arroyo Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arroyo Valley High a Title I school?

No, Arroyo Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arroyo Valley High?

94.5% of students at Arroyo Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.9%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 92411)
27,157
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
31.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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