Best Public Schools in Fontana, CA


Summary:

The city of Fontana, California is home to 57 schools, including 39 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape, with standout performers like Summit High and East Heritage Elementary alongside schools that struggle with challenges like low graduation rates and high chronic absenteeism.

Among the top-performing schools in Fontana are Summit High, which has consistently ranked among the top 700 high schools in California, and East Heritage Elementary, which has earned a 4-star rating and exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, some schools like Citrus High (Continuation) and Options for Youth-Acton struggle with low graduation rates and high dropout rates, highlighting the challenges faced by continuation and alternative schools in the area.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student outcomes across Fontana schools, with a wide range of 4-year graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism rates. These gaps suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors impacting student success, particularly at the lowest-performing schools. Additionally, the Etiwanda Elementary district appears to outperform the Fontana Unified district on various measures, underscoring the importance of district-level factors in driving student outcomes.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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