Below Average
#8281 of 9,539 schools in CA
Public Safety Academy
High School · Public Safety Academy District · San Bernardino, CA
A charter high school in San Bernardino, CA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1482 East Enterprise Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Math 9% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Public Safety Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Public Safety Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$63,696
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,314/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,829 | Compare → |
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Sierra School at San Bernardino CityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Norton Science and Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–11 | 1.4 mi | 1,200 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public Safety Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Public Safety Academy is listed in Public Safety Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Public Safety Academy
Public Safety Academy is a public high school in San Bernardino, CA, part of Public Safety Academy District, serving approximately 398 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,281 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Public Safety Academy
What grades does Public Safety Academy serve?
Public Safety Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Public Safety Academy rank in CA?
Public Safety Academy ranks #8,281 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Public Safety Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Public Safety Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Public Safety Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Public Safety Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Public Safety Academy a charter school?
Yes, Public Safety Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Public Safety Academy a Title I school?
No, Public Safety Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Public Safety Academy?
73.4% of students at Public Safety Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (909) 382-2211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 92408)
- 13,880
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 92408; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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