Colton High

1,729 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Colton High School, located at 777 W. Valley Blvd. in Colton, California, is a historic cornerstone of the Colton Joint Unified School District. As one of the oldest high schools in the region, it carries a deep sense of tradition and community identity. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its "Yellowjacket" spirit, which fosters a strong sense of pride among current students and alumni alike. The campus has undergone significant modernization over the years, aiming to provide students with updated facilities that support both rigorous academic programs and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Colton High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding city. It offers a comprehensive range of athletic programs, performing arts, and career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for college and the workforce. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student success and community engagement, serving as a hub for local events and maintaining a long-standing reputation for being a vital institution in the Inland Empire.

1,729

Total Students

89.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1,642
Black	42
Asian	10
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,642 (95.0%)
Black
42 (2.4%)
White
27 (1.6%)
Asian
10 (0.6%)
Two or More
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5005
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	200

* 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 9 460

Grade 10 429

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 448