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Rowland Unified School District

1830 S. Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748-2945
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rowland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,607 students in Rowland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Rowland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
11,607 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
525 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rowland Unified School District, which is ranked #691 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#644 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
35%
34%
49%
47%
30%
29%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,657 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,292 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$224 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,657
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,292
$18,396

Best Rowland Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Gr: K-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Shelyn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19500 East Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 Blandford Dr.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Gr: K-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Killian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19100 East Killian St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
John A. Rowland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 South Otterbein St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Gr: 9-12 | 1,954 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Alvarado Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 South Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Gr: 7-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Gr: K-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Hollingworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3003 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 South Dora Guzman Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2429
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Rorimer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18750 East Rorimer St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3333
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Nogales High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Jellick Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 South Jellick Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Villacorta Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17840 Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-2385
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Giano Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
Gr: 7-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Northam Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17800 East Renault
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2404
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Yorbita Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 South Vidalia St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-3486
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2036 South Fullerton Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Santana High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
341 South La Seda Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
18550 East Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 854-2228
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rowland Unified School District?
Rowland Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 11,607 students.
What is the rank of Rowland Unified School District?
Rowland Unified School District is ranked #691 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Unified School District?
65% of Rowland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rowland Unified School District?
Rowland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rowland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,292 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 11,607 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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