High Schools in Banning Unified

Banning Unified School District in California operates two high schools, Banning High and New Horizon High, serving grades 9-12 in a community where the vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing the two schools, Banning High is the stronger academic performer, with a graduation rate of 88% and test scores in English near the state average, though math and science scores are below average. In contrast, New Horizon High has significantly lower graduation and proficiency rates, but it operates with a much smaller student body, more funding per student, and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may serve a different student population with greater needs.

Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge across the Banning Unified district, especially at New Horizon High, and is linked to lower graduation rates. Despite these challenges, Banning High has shown impressive improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years. For parents, this indicates that while the district faces significant hurdles, particularly in mathematics, one traditional high school is demonstrating progress and achieving a solid graduation rate for its students.