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Public high school · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, California

Arroyo Valley High

Arroyo Valley High rates 6.5, right at the middle of San Bernardino City Unified's high schools, whose rated median is 6.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.5this school

6.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the San Bernardino City Unified median is 6.4.

#4,628 of 9,557 schools in California · San Bernardino City Unified: 9 high schools rated, median 6.4

The brief

A San Bernardino City Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 4,628 of 9,557 schools in California and 41 of 72 in San Bernardino City Unified.

Arroyo Valley High is listed in San Bernardino City Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math18%16 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading37%16 points below the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.2025 CAASPP; 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.8
25% of the rating
Academics
6.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Arroyo Valley High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,457
Median home value
$318,500
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
23.7%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
55
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
37
Some Transit
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,345/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for San Bernardino. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (San Bernardino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses · IB Programme
2.6% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · 137 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
15 sports
6 boys' · 9 girls' · 31 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Arroyo Valley High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #4,628 of 9,557 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 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,730
Student-teacher ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
San Bernardino County
Phone
(909) 381-4295
4-year graduation
96.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#41 of 72
Schools in district
76
District spending per student
$21,064
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 92411)
27,157
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
31.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.