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Snowline Joint Unified School District

4075 Nielson Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329-6000
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,966 students in Snowline Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Snowline Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,966 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Snowline Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1405 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 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1392 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
34%
32%
47%
21%
29%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
24%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,233 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,865
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,233
$18,396

Best Snowline Joint Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9542 Wilson Ranch Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2422
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Summit Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Wrightwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1175 State Highway 2
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 249-5828
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Serrano High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9292 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
878 Mono Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-4424
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10058 Arrowhead Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2623
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Pinon Mesa Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Phelan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4167 Phelan Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3252
Gr: K-5 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Baldy Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10376 Baldy Mesa Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-1232
Gr: K-5 | 960 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Snowline Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-6277
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Verde Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13403 Vista Verde Dr.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 662-5650
Gr: K-5 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Snowline Joint Unified School District?
Snowline Joint Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,966 students.
What is the rank of Snowline Joint Unified School District?
Snowline Joint Unified School District is ranked #1405 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Snowline Joint Unified School District?
61% of Snowline Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Snowline Joint Unified School District?
Snowline Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Snowline Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,233 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 7,966 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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