Colton Joint Unified

District Overview
Located at 1212 Valencia Drive in Colton, California, Colton Joint Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving a thriving large suburban community within the greater Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area. Spanning 28 operational campuses, the district offers a continuous educational pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade, complemented by adult education programs designed to extend learning opportunities to the broader community. As a non-charter public institution, Colton Joint Unified serves as a central pillar of local education, providing structured academic environments across its expansive footprint.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district educates a diverse student body of 18,414 learners. To nurture this student population, Colton Joint Unified maintains a robust professional infrastructure powered by more than 4,100 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 1,761 dedicated classroom teachers, 261 instructional aides, and over 2,090 support personnel spanning counseling, administration, and operational roles. This strong staffing context ensures that students receive focused instructional attention and comprehensive support throughout their educational journey.
28
Total Schools
18,414
Total Students
1,761.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colton Joint Unified
Demographic Student Count
White740
Hispanic16,185
Black957
Asian311
Two or More146
American Indian27
Pacific Islander42
  • Hispanic
    16,185 (87.9%)
  • Black
    957 (5.2%)
  • White
    740 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    311 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    146 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    42 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    27 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Colton Joint Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle4
High4
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:28
Students:18,414*
Teachers (FTE):1,761.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.4
Schools in Colton Joint Unified
Found 28 Schools