Bonita High

1,883 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bonita High School, located in the city of La Verne, California, is a prominent public secondary school within the Bonita Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing academic traditions and its role as a central pillar of the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive CIF athletics to diverse visual and performing arts programs.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Bonita High School is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and pride, often referred to by students and alumni as the "Bonita Family." The campus is designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth, encouraging students to engage in leadership roles through various clubs and student government. With its strategic location in the San Gabriel Valley, the school consistently focuses on preparing its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce, maintaining a reputation for excellence in a supportive, community-oriented environment.

1,883

Total Students

73.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bonita High
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	1,051
Black	38
Asian	181
Two or More	151
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,051 (55.8 %)
White
457 (24.3 %)
Asian
181 (9.6 %)
Two or More
151 (8.0 %)
Black
38 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bonita Unified
Phone:	(909)971-8220
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 502

Grade 10 490

Grade 11 462

Grade 12 429