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#3162 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

Cajon High

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

A San Bernardino City Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Hill Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92407

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$21,064
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Cajon High score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2017, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

84.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cajon 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$83,662

Median home value

$473,200

Median rent

$1,771/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

57.8%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.6 AP courses·531 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·35 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
Asa CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–121.7 mi340Compare →
Dikaios Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.3 mi69Compare →
Provisional Accelerated Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–123.2 mi270Compare →
San Bernardino HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–123.2 mi1,475Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

San Bernardino City Unified

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#15 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

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

About Cajon High

Cajon High is a public high school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 2,662 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,162 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cajon High

What grades does Cajon High serve?

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

How many students attend Cajon High?

Cajon High has an enrollment of approximately 2,662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cajon High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cajon High is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cajon High rank in CA?

Cajon High ranks #3,162 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cajon High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cajon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cajon High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cajon High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cajon High a charter school?

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

Is Cajon High a Title I school?

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

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

84.3% of students at Cajon 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
2,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92407)
69,191
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
30.2
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 92407; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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