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#3862 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Colony High

High School · Chaffey Joint Union High · Ontario, CA

A Chaffey Joint Union High high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3850 East Riverside Dr., Ontario, CA 91761

  • Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation23.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$16,769
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Colony High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Colony 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,102/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ontario), 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

$97,396

Median home value

$590,000

Median rent

$2,015/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·33 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
Montecito Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.8 mi96Compare →
Montecito Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–121.8 mi70Compare →
Port View Preparatory - OntarioPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.2 mi71Compare →
Jurupa Valley HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.9 mi1,638Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chaffey Joint Union High

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$16,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Colony High is listed in Chaffey Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Colony High

Colony High is a public high school in Ontario, CA, part of Chaffey Joint Union High, serving approximately 2,085 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,862 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Colony High

What grades does Colony High serve?

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

How many students attend Colony High?

Colony High has an enrollment of approximately 2,085 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colony High?

The student-teacher ratio at Colony 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 Colony High rank in CA?

Colony High ranks #3,862 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Colony High's MySchoolScout rating?

Colony High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Colony High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colony High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Colony High a charter school?

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

Is Colony High a Title I school?

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

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

72.2% of students at Colony 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
2,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 91761)
62,506
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
33.4
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 91761; 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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