Warner Unified School District

30951 Highway 79
Warner Springs, CA 92086-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Warner Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 204 students in Warner Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Warner Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
204 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Warner Unified School District, which is ranked #1304 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1279 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
30-34%
47%
21-39%
29%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.63
% American Indian
32%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
46%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
13%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,240 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,490 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,240
$20,100
Spending / Student
$22,490
$18,511

Best Warner Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warner Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30951 Highway 79
Warner Springs, CA 92086
(760) 782-3517
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30951 Highway 79
Warner Springs, CA 92086
(760) 782-3517
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
San Jose Valley Continuation High School
Alternative School
30951 Highway 79
Warner Springs, CA 92086
(760) 782-3517
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Warner Unified School District?
Warner Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 204 students.
What is the rank of Warner Unified School District?
Warner Unified School District is ranked #1304 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Warner Unified School District?
46% of Warner Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Warner Unified School District?
Warner Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Warner Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,490 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links