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#5395 of 9,539 schools in CA
Banning High
High School · Banning Unified · Banning, CA
A Banning Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
100 West Westward, Banning, CA 92220
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Banning High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Banning 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,408/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Banning), 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
$59,116
Median home value
$324,800
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| New Horizon HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Beaumont Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Banning Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banning High is listed in Banning Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banning High
Banning High is a public high school in Banning, CA, part of Banning Unified, serving approximately 1,146 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,395 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banning High
What grades does Banning High serve?
Banning High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Banning High?
Banning High has an enrollment of approximately 1,146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banning High?
The student-teacher ratio at Banning High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banning High rank in CA?
Banning High ranks #5,395 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Banning High's MySchoolScout rating?
Banning High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Banning High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banning High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Banning High a charter school?
No, Banning High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banning High a Title I school?
No, Banning High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banning High?
87.3% of students at Banning 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
- 1,146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (951) 922-0285
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92220)
- 33,428
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 92220; 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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