Banning High

1,145 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Banning High School, located in the city of Banning, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Banning Unified School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The campus is known for its commitment to fostering student growth through a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that aim to develop well-rounded individuals.

Beyond its academic offerings, Banning High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that provide opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and personal development. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to achieve their individual potential while contributing positively to the broader Banning area.

1,145

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banning High
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	834
Black	80
Asian	50
Two or More	48
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
834 (73.1%)
White
102 (8.9%)
Black
80 (7.0%)
Asian
50 (4.4%)
Two or More
48 (4.2%)
American Indian
25 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Banning Unified
Phone:	(951)922-0285
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	887
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	161

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 2

Grade 9 318

Grade 10 287

Grade 11 270

Grade 12 268