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Serrano High

High School · Snowline Joint Unified · Phelan, CA

A Snowline Joint Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 296000, Phelan, CA 92329

  • Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 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 Data12
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation14%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$14,356
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Serrano High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2017, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Serrano 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low231/100K

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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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14% 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 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
Chaparral HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.4 mi152Compare →
Eagle Summit Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.4 mi24Compare →
Snowline AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5K–120.4 mi137Compare →
Mojave River Academy - Marble CityCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–121.1 mi222Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Snowline Joint Unified

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$14,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Serrano High

Serrano High is a public high school in Phelan, CA, part of Snowline Joint Unified, serving approximately 2,170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,312 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Serrano High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Serrano High School is a public high school located in Phelan, California, within the California High Desert region 2. It operates under the Snowline Joint Unified School District 2. The school serves students from the communities of Phelan, Wrightwood, and Piñon Hills 2. It is named after the Serrano people, and its mascot is the Diamondback 2. The district's mission focuses on educating, inspiring, and preparing students to realize their hopes and dreams, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and safety 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.snowlineschools.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Serrano High

What grades does Serrano High serve?

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

How many students attend Serrano High?

Serrano High has an enrollment of approximately 2,170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Serrano High?

The student-teacher ratio at Serrano High is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Serrano High rank in CA?

Serrano High ranks #6,312 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Serrano High's MySchoolScout rating?

Serrano High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Serrano High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Serrano High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Serrano High a charter school?

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

Is Serrano High a Title I school?

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

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

58.9% of students at Serrano 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
2,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
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.
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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