Fontana High School is a secondary public school in Fontana, California in the Fontana Unified School District. Fontana High serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 2,534 students in grades 9-12, Fontana High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fontana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fontana High School's student population of 2,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Once A Steeler, Always A Steeler'
School Rankings
Fontana High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fontana High School is 0.12, 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
#5566 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Steelers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fontana High School's ranking?
Fontana High School is ranked #5566 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fontana High School often compared to?
Fontana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fontana A. B. Miller High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fontana High School?
The graduation rate of Fontana High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fontana High School?
2,534 students attend Fontana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fontana High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fontana High School?
Fontana High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fontana High School offer ?
Fontana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fontana High School part of?
Fontana High School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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