Best High Schools in Zip Code 91766

This analysis looks at three public high schools in zip code 91766, part of Pomona, California, all operated by the Pomona Unified district and serving grades 9-12 (with one also serving 7-8), where the vast majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Among these schools, Diamond Ranch High stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest statewide ranking, the best English scores, the highest graduation rate (95.8%), and an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 1.1%. Garey High shows the most improvement in its state ranking and has the strongest math and science scores of the three, while Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design is a smaller school with a specialized focus, the highest per-student spending, and the smallest class sizes.

All three schools successfully graduate students at rates well above the state average, a significant achievement given the high poverty levels they serve. However, they share common challenges: chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average at each school, and math proficiency is an area for growth, as all three schools score below the state benchmark. Notably, these schools perform much better than the Pomona Unified district's overall low ranking, indicating they are relative strengths within the district.