Summary:
The Bonita Unified district serves roughly 9,500 students across 15 schools in California, including eight elementary, two middle, four high schools, and one alternative K-12 program, and ranks in the top 15% of districts statewide.
Overall, the district is strong, with high graduation rates and English proficiency well above state averages. Standout schools include top-ranked Bonita High and elementary schools like Arma J. Shull Elementary and Oak Mesa Elementary, which earn 5-star ratings. Ramona Middle also performs very well, ranking higher than Lone Hill Middle. Notably, Grace Miller Elementary achieves strong results despite serving a higher-need population.
Areas for attention include a performance gap between the two main high schools, with San Dimas High trailing Bonita High in math and English scores, and a concerning drop in science proficiency in upper high school grades. The continuation and alternative schools, Chaparral High (Continuation) and Vista (Alternative), face significant challenges with chronic absenteeism and low test scores, despite higher per-student spending at Chaparral.
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