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Public Safety Academy

1482 E. Enterprise Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92408Public Safety Academy District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
385
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$14,700
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
23.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 50% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 385 students in grades 06–12 in San Bernardino, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,700 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
23.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Public Safety Academy is a mid-sized high in San Bernardino, California, serving grades 06–12 with 385 students. The district invests $14,700 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Public Safety Academy

385
Total Students
23.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
97%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution226 male · 159 female
59%
41%
Male 59%Female 41%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility97%
National avg 52% · 373 students
Student Composition
77%
16%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black3%
Multiracial16%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060211511108

Academic Outcomes at Public Safety Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,700Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,700
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,468
Student Support$2,793
Administration$1,764
Operations$2,205
Other$1,470
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,700 spent per student, an estimated $6,512 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
State government
76.0%
Local (property tax)
8.2%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 97% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountySan Bernardino County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPublic Safety Academy District →
Phone: (909)382-2211
NCES ID: 060211511108
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in San Bernardino seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Public Safety Academy District
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District School Rankings
Location
1482 E. Enterprise Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92408
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.