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Corona-Norco Unified

California · Public School District
53
Schools
50,682
Students
$15,027
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
70.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
95.6%
Graduation Rate
+9.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Corona-Norco Unified is a public school district in California serving 50,682 students across 53 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,027 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (53)
Elementary Schools33 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Franklin ElementaryKG–06708
Cesar Chavez AcademyKG–08938
Clara Barton ElementaryKG–061,144
Corona Ranch ElementaryKG–06837
Coronita ElementaryKG–06423
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd ElementaryKG–061,060
Dwight D. Eisenhower ElementaryKG–06757
Eastvale ElementaryKG–061,152
Foothill ElementaryKG–06666
Garretson ElementaryKG–061,056
George Washington ElementaryKG–06864
Harada ElementaryKG–061,267
Highland ElementaryKG–06575
Home Gardens AcademyKG–08978
Jefferson ElementaryKG–06596
John Adams ElementaryKG–06605
John Stallings ElementaryKG–06506
Lincoln Fundamental ElementaryKG–06649
Louis VanderMolen Fundamental ElementaryKG–06922
Norco ElementaryKG–06597
Orange ElementaryKG–06580
Parkridge ElementaryKG–06658
Philistine Rondo School of DiscoveryKG–061,194
Prado View ElementaryKG–06555
Riverview ElementaryKG–06289
Ronald Reagan ElementaryKG–061,147
Rosa Parks ElementaryKG–06964
Sierra Vista ElementaryKG–06373
Susan B. Anthony ElementaryKG–06841
Temescal Valley ElementaryKG–06935
Vicentia ElementaryKG–06568
William McKinley ElementaryKG–06616
Woodrow Wilson ElementaryKG–06753
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial High09–123,037
Corona High09–122,251
Corona Vista High09–120
Eleanor Roosevelt High09–124,566
John F. Kennedy High09–12640
Lee V. Pollard High09–12542
Norco High09–122,070
Orange Grove High09–12239
Santiago High09–123,460
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of InnovationKG–12744
Corona-Norco AlternativeKG–1294
Victress Bower School for Exceptional StudentsKG–1255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,027Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
27%
State
61.1%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
53
Schools
50,682
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.6%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.6% graduation rate — 9.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 53 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Corona-Norco Unified has 53 public schools, serving a total of 50,682 students.
What is the graduation rate for Corona-Norco Unified?
The graduation rate is 95.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Corona-Norco Unified spend per student?
Corona-Norco Unified spends $15,027 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Corona-Norco Unified?
71% of students in Corona-Norco Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Corona-Norco Unified?
No, Corona-Norco Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Corona-Norco Unified serve?
Corona-Norco Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Corona-Norco Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Corona-Norco Unified is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.