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#3620 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 38% in state

Bonsall High

High School · Bonsall Unified · Bonsall, CA

A Bonsall Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7350 West Lilac Rd., Bonsall, CA 92003

  • Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation23.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$16,228
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Bonsall High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 34% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
ELA
72%
2021*
ELA
72%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$110,577

Median home value

$910,600

Median rent

$2,099/mo

College educated

44.7%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
23.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·38 IB enrolled·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

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Ivy High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.99–125.0 mi90Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Bonsall Unified

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$16,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonsall High is listed in Bonsall Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonsall High

Bonsall High is a public high school in Bonsall, CA, part of Bonsall Unified, serving approximately 331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,620 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonsall High

What grades does Bonsall High serve?

Bonsall High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bonsall High?

Bonsall High has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonsall High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonsall High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonsall High rank in CA?

Bonsall High ranks #3,620 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bonsall High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonsall High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Bonsall High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonsall High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Bonsall High a charter school?

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

Is Bonsall High a Title I school?

No, Bonsall High is not currently a Title I school.

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

52.6% of students at Bonsall 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
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 92003)
4,978
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
41.2
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 92003; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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