Bonsall High

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Bonsall High ranks 923 rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bonsall High is a public high school located in Bonsall, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 323 students. The school is part of the Bonsall Unified School District, which is ranked 581 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bonsall High has faced some academic challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 463 out of 2,133 California high schools in 2018-2019 to 923 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (52.38%) and Science (28.41%) slightly below the state averages, while Mathematics proficiency (15.12%) is significantly lower. Bonsall High's graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 70.0% in 2022-2023 to 86.0% in 2021-2022, and its dropout rate has also been inconsistent, ranging from 11.0% in 2019-2020 to 23.3% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.0% in 2017-2018 to 20.4% in 2022-2023.

While SIATech, a nearby charter school, has lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, Bonsall High lags behind some of the other nearby public high schools, such as Mission Vista High and Fallbrook High, which have higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Bonsall High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its academic challenges, and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, which could impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7350 West Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003-4316

(760) 305-5700

District: Bonsall Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
923^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Feeder schools for Bonsall High:

Elementary:	Bonsall Elementary
	Bonsall West Elementary
Middle:	Norman L. Sullivan Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.5%

White:

29.0%

American Indian:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bonsall High ranks better than 60.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bonsall High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), White (29%), American Indian (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bonsall High is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Bonsall High employs 20 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bonsall High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonsall High 923^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Bonsall High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bonsall Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonsall Unified 581^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bonsall High

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Rank History for all students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	79.78	417^th	2021	79.4%
2018	59.22	818^th	2017	59.4%
2019	74.63	463^rd	2133	78.3%
2022	59.85	718^th	2123	66.2%
2023	39.01	1172^nd	2348	50.1%
2024	47.56	923^rd	2323	60.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.23	295^th	941	68.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.44	323^rd	1547	79.1%
2024	53.94	430^th	1534	72.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.28	1246^th	1862	33.1%
2019	55.00	784^th	1937	59.5%
2022	43.59	1028^th	1943	47.1%
2023	40.38	1127^th	2247	49.8%
2024	53.41	773^rd	2235	65.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.43	127^th	290	56.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	47.71	943^rd	1760	46.4%
2019	71.98	432^nd	1833	76.4%
2022	48.92	847^th	1858	54.4%
2023	29.62	1347^th	2118	36.4%
2024	38.14	1126^th	2098	46.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.90	771^st	1052	26.7%
2019	56.72	324^th	1117	71.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	64.14	645^th	1834	64.8%
2019	72.36	459^th	1880	75.6%
2022	62.32	607^th	1916	68.3%
2023	46.02	890^th	2207	59.7%
2024	55.54	687^th	2172	68.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.08	935^th	1742	46.3%
2019	72.12	397^th	1814	78.1%
2022	44.40	974^th	1861	47.7%
2023	30.56	1361^st	2142	36.5%
2024	35.87	1237^th	2125	41.8%

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Rank History for White students at Bonsall High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.90	728^th	1173	37.9%
2019	71.60	314^th	1222	74.3%
2022	79.07	219^th	1204	81.8%
2023	42.36	714^th	1434	50.2%
2024	50.60	580^th	1406	58.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Bonsall High School is an excellent school. Their new approaches to learning, not commonly found in regular high schools, may not be for everyone. Nevertheless, they prepare students for life in new and unique ways. BHS has a great community - everyone knows one another, likely due to the small nature of the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bonsall High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	24	2	2	27	4	0	4	0	63
2016	48	4	6	57	6	0	16	0	137
2017	97	6	11	87	10	0	18	0	229
2018	145	6	15	121	19	1	22	0	329
2019	130	4	14	145	21	2	25	0	341
2020	111	3	9	152	27	2	26	0	330
2021	100	1	8	148	26	1	31	0	315
2022	95	6	6	170	24	2	30	2	335
2023	85	3	8	161	34	3	28	1	323
2024	96	6	5	164	32	3	24	1	331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bonsall High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	63	6.0	10.5	46
2016	137	10.0	13.7	46.7
2017	229	11.5	19.9	41.9
2018	329	14.9	22.0	45.9
2019	341	16.3	20.8	42.8
2020	330	n/a	n/a	37
2021	315	16.0	19.6	47.9
2022	335	18.4	18.1	51.6
2023	323	18.8	17.1	44.6
2024	331	20.0	16.5	52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bonsall High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	63	6.0	10.5	46
2016	137	10.0	13.7	46.7
2017	229	11.5	19.9	41.9
2018	329	14.9	22.0	45.9
2019	341	16.3	20.8	42.8
2020	330	n/a	n/a	37
2021	315	16.0	19.6	47.9
2022	335	18.4	18.1	51.6
2023	323	18.8	17.1	44.6
2024	331	20.0	16.5	52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bonsall High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1172^nd of 2348 High schools	28.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonsall High)	60.8	51.4	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonsall Unified)	60.8	51.4	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bonsall High)	32.9	13.5	19.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bonsall Unified)	32.9	13.5	19.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Bonsall High)	43.6	16.4	27.2%
11th Grade Science (Bonsall Unified)	43.6	16.4	27.2%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	341	323	5.3%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	21	34	61.9%
Asian	14	8	42.9%
Hispanic	145	161	11%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	130	85	34.6%
Two or More Races	25	28	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.8%	44.6%	1.8%

Schools Near Bonsall High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Bonsall High	Public	9-12	7350 West Lilac Rd.	Bonsall	92003	San Diego County	Bonsall Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 305-5700	331	20	16.5	52.6%	96 (29.0%)	6 (1.8%)	164 (49.5%)	5 (1.5%)	32 (9.7%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.3%)	47.6	923^rd of 2323 public high schools	60.3%		39	1172^nd of 2348 public high schools	50.1%	249		28.4		27.5	52.4	52.4	15.1	15.1
Oasis High (Alternative)	Public	9-12	2208 South Stage Coach Ln.	Fallbrook	92028	San Diego County	Fallbrook Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 723-6395	71	3	22.0	57.7%	24 (33.8%)	1 (1.4%)	42 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	54.9	754^th of 2323 public high schools	67.5%		60.5	649^th of 2348 public high schools	72.4%	105		31.3	26.7	29.0	64.7	64.7	11.8	11.8	$7,717
Ivy High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1056 Winterhaven Rd.	Fallbrook	92028	San Diego County	Fallbrook Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 723-6395	90	7	13.4	94.4%	10 (11.1%)	2 (2.2%)	73 (81.1%)	3 (3.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	11.3	1931^st of 2323 public high schools	16.9%		14.9	1842^nd of 2348 public high schools	21.6%	89		2.8	7.9	5.4	8.3	8.3	0.0	0.0	$9,992
Fallbrook High	Public	9-12	2400 South Stage Coach Ln.	Fallbrook	92028	San Diego County	Fallbrook Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 723-6300	1,900	96	19.7	74.6%	412 (21.7%)	20 (1.1%)	1,339 (70.5%)	33 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	87 (4.6%)	53.4	789^th of 2323 public high schools	66.0%		60.6	647^th of 2348 public high schools	72.4%	142		29.7	17.4	29.0	56.0	56.0	20.1	20.1	$10,399
Alta Vista High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1575 Bonair Dr.	Vista	92084	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 724-3775	112	9	12.5	75.9%	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (91.1%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	13.6	1862^nd of 2323 public high schools	19.8%		12.1	1951^st of 2348 public high schools	16.9%	89		0.0	16.1	7.9	6.1	6.1	0.0	0.0	$19,747
Mission Vista High	Public	9-12	1306 Melrose Dr.	Oceanside	92057	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 758-6800	1,662	76	21.8	39.0%	671 (40.4%)	36 (2.2%)	668 (40.2%)	137 (8.2%)	5 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	130 (7.8%)	91.2	139^th of 2323 public high schools	94.0%		93.7	108^th of 2348 public high schools	95.4%	31			46.5	46.5	89.5	89.5	51.3	51.3	$6,926
Vista High	Public	9-12	1 Panther Dr.	Vista	92084	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 726-5611	1,896	100	18.8	72.9%	192 (10.1%)	22 (1.2%)	1,578 (83.2%)	30 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	55 (2.9%)	40.9	1110^th of 2323 public high schools	52.2%		50.7	850^th of 2348 public high schools	63.8%	260			23.2	23.2	39.9	39.9	16.5	16.5	$9,889
Vista Adult Transition Center	Public	12	325 East Bobier Dr.	Vista	92084	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 758-3400	118	9	13.8	42.4%	27 (22.9%)	5 (4.2%)	81 (68.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)									$36,777
North County Trade Technical High	Public, Charter	9-12	1132 N Melrose Drive Ste. 501	Vista	92083	San Diego County	North County Trade Technical High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 598-0782	133	12	11.1	55.6%	31 (23.3%)	2 (1.5%)	83 (62.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (10.5%)	32.3	1359^th of 2323 public high schools	41.5%		33.5	1318^th of 2348 public high schools	43.9%	41	11.1	21.1	19.4	16.7	38.5	38.5	15.4	15.4
SIATech	Public, Charter	10-12	2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A	Oceanside	92056	San Diego County	SIATech District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 945-1227	1,080	43	25.3	93.1%	86 (8.0%)	154 (14.3%)	750 (69.4%)	16 (1.5%)	8 (0.7%)	7 (0.6%)	59 (5.5%)	15.6	1800^th of 2323 public high schools	22.5%		17.4	1766^th of 2348 public high schools	24.8%	34			13.4	12.9	23.3	23.3	1.9	1.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Bonsall High

How many students attend Bonsall High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Bonsall High.

Is Bonsall High a good school?

Bonsall High ranks 923^rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Bonsall High?

Bonsall High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonsall Elementary
Elementary : Bonsall West Elementary
Middle : Norman L. Sullivan Middle

What is the racial makeup of Bonsall High?

Students at Bonsall High are 50% Hispanic, 29% White, 10% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Bonsall High in?

Bonsall Unified

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