San Bernardino City Unified serves 45,971 students across 76 schools in San Bernardino County, representing a moderately large urban district. Enrollment declined 1.2% from the prior year, suggesting gradual contraction rather than dramatic shifts.
The district's graduation rate of 93.5% exceeds California's state average of 89.9%, indicating relatively strong completion outcomes. However, chronic absenteeism at 28.3% presents a significant operational challenge affecting instructional continuity.
San Bernardino City Unified's student population reflects high economic need, with 88.6% of students economically disadvantaged. The district serves substantial English learner (22.0%) and special education (16.1%) populations. Demographically, the district is 82.1% Hispanic, 9.3% Black, 3.9% White, and 1.7% Asian.
With 2,172 teachers and 45,971 students, the student-teacher ratio stands at 21.2:1, slightly above typical ranges. Per-pupil spending of $24,882 substantially exceeds the state average of $19,711, reflecting either higher cost structures or supplemental investment. The district's $836.6 million budget relies heavily on state funding (72.5%), with federal sources providing 17.4% and local revenue contributing 10.1%. This funding structure indicates dependence on state appropriations with limited local revenue generation, which may affect fiscal flexibility.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
45,971
Schools
76
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,882
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
N/AThis data is either not available at a state or per-district level, or will be added in the future.
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
California uses a color-coded Dashboard system to measure school and district performance.
Colors are determined by combining current status with year-over-year change.
Gap between highest and lowest performing student groups (Filipino vs African American)
Gap interpretation:Large gaps (>20 points/%) indicate significant disparities between student groups that may benefit from targeted intervention programs.
Distance from Standard (DFS): 0 = at standard, positive = above, negative = below
About the California School Dashboard
The Dashboard uses a 5x5 grid that combines current status (performance level) with change (improvement or decline from the prior year) to determine colors. Blue is the highest performance level; Red indicates the lowest. Dashboard colors help identify both high-performing districts and those needing support.
Source: California Department of Education, California School Dashboard, 2024-25 School Year