Bonita High School is a high school located in the city of La Verne, California in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Opened in 1903, it was the first high school in the Bonita Unified School District. It moved to its current campus in 1959.
Serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12, Bonita High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonita High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bonita High School's student population of 1,911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,911 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1903
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Extraordinary
School Rankings
Bonita High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonita High School's ranking?
Bonita High School is ranked #644 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bonita High School often compared to?
Bonita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Dimas High School, Claremont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonita High School?
The graduation rate of Bonita High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bonita High School?
1,911 students attend Bonita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bonita High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonita High School?
Bonita High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bonita High School offer ?
Bonita High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonita High School part of?
Bonita High School is part of Bonita Unified School District.
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