Bonita High

Bonita High School is a large, top-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in La Verne, CA, with an enrollment of 1,911 students that consistently ranks in the top 5% of all California high schools.

The school excels across nearly every measure, boasting a near-perfect 98.9% graduation rate, an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.7%, and student test scores that far exceed state averages. It stands out for its highly effective support for all students, ranking in the state's top tier for Hispanic students, students from low-income families, and those in special education. This performance is achieved efficiently, as the school spends less per student than some neighboring schools like Claremont High but achieves stronger results, including significantly lower chronic absenteeism.

Within its own Bonita Unified district, Bonita High outperforms San Dimas High in academics and attendance. The school's decade-long record of excellence and successful post-pandemic recovery in student engagement highlight a stable, effective learning environment. While it leads the region, a notable performance gap exists with nearby continuation high schools, which serve different student needs with higher funding levels.