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Rialto Unified

California · Public School District
29
Schools
24,117
Students
$17,604
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
81.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rialto Unified is a public school district in California serving 24,117 students across 29 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,604 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ben F. Kolb Middle06–08901
Ethel Kucera Middle06–08964
Rialto Middle06–081,087
Warren F. Frisbie Middle06–08959
William G. Jehue Middle06–081,404
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dr. John H. Milor High Continuation09–12240
Eisenhower High09–122,207
Rialto High09–122,886
Wilmer Amina Carter High09–122,212
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Zupanic Virtual AcademyKG–12598
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,604+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
16%
State
72.8%
Local (property tax)
16.4%
Federal
10.9%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
29
Schools
24,117
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,604 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
81% 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 Rialto Unified?
Rialto Unified has 29 public schools, serving a total of 24,117 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rialto Unified?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rialto Unified spend per student?
Rialto Unified spends $17,604 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rialto Unified?
81% of students in Rialto Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rialto Unified?
No, Rialto Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rialto Unified serve?
Rialto Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rialto Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rialto Unified is 40/100. 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.