Bernardo Heights Middle

www.powayusd.com/pusdbhms

1,487 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bernardo Heights Middle School (BHMS), located in the 4S Ranch/Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving grades 6–8 within the Poway Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The campus is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and elective programs that encourage student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

As part of the Poway Unified School District, BHMS benefits from the district's reputation for educational excellence and significant parental involvement. The school places a high value on social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement, aiming to create an inclusive environment where students can navigate the transition of middle school effectively. With its modern facilities and dedicated teaching staff, Bernardo Heights continues to be a top-rated choice for families in the North County San Diego area, consistently focusing on preparing well-rounded, responsible citizens.

1,487

Total Students

65.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernardo Heights Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	248
Black	29
Asian	400
Two or More	187
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
615 (41.4%)
Asian
400 (27.0%)
Hispanic
248 (16.7%)
Two or More
187 (12.6%)
Black
29 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)485-4850
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdbhms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 495

Grade 7 490

Grade 8 502