Redlands Unified

The Redlands Unified school district serves roughly 16,000 students across 25 schools in Southern California, including four high schools, four middle schools, and sixteen elementary schools, ranking in the 64th percentile statewide.

Academic performance varies significantly across the district. Redlands Senior High is the standout performer, earning 5 stars with exceptional test scores and a high graduation rate, while Mariposa Elementary leads among elementary schools. In contrast, schools like Lugonia Elementary and Orangewood High (Continuation) face substantial challenges with low proficiency and, in Orangewood's case, a severe chronic absenteeism rate of over 80%. The district's middle schools, such as Clement Middle, show a noticeable dip in math proficiency compared to the higher-performing high schools.

Key factors influencing school success include economic disadvantage and attendance. Schools with the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, like Victoria Elementary and Franklin Elementary, tend to rank lower, though Cram Elementary is a notable exception with strong outcomes and very low absenteeism. The online Redlands eAcademy also demonstrates success with a perfect graduation rate. Overall, the district shows both areas of excellence and clear opportunities for improvement, particularly in supporting its most struggling schools and addressing chronic absenteeism, which is above the state average.