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#1392 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 15% in state

Fontana High

High School · Fontana Unified · Fontana, CA

A Fontana Unified high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9453 Citrus Ave., Fontana, CA 92335

  • Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation18.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$19,021
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Fontana High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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 Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 42% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
62%
2020*
ELA
77%
2021*
ELA
77%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fontana 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K

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

$75,198

Median home value

$433,600

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

47.7%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Mojave River Academy - Gold CanyonCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–121.3 mi233Compare →
Jurupa Hills HighEnrollment path unverified9.19–121.5 mi1,737Compare →
Citrus High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.410–121.7 mi392Compare →
Options for Youth-actonCharter · enrollment unverified3.67–121.8 mi2,182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Fontana Unified

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#4 of 44
District spending per student
$19,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fontana High

Fontana High is a public high school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified, serving approximately 2,455 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Fontana High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Fontana High School is a public secondary institution located in Fontana, California, operating within the Fontana Unified School District 2. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 2. It offers specialized vocational training, including a Nursing Assistant Program designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare 1. Students in this program have demonstrated high performance, achieving a 99 percent pass rate on the state Certified Nursing Assistant exam 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.fusd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fontana High

What grades does Fontana High serve?

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

How many students attend Fontana High?

Fontana High has an enrollment of approximately 2,455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fontana High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fontana High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fontana High rank in CA?

Fontana High ranks #1,392 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fontana High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fontana High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Fontana High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fontana High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fontana High a charter school?

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

Is Fontana High a Title I school?

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

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

94.5% of students at Fontana 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
2,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 92335)
95,295
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
31.4
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 92335; 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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