Biola’s public schools outscore 51% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Biola, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Biola’s districts is 26%, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Biola’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 171 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Biola’s, its schools beat 81%, higher than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,761 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Biola’s grade
B−: better than 51% of California school districts. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Biola, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
1st grade in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
2nd grade in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
3rd grade in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
4th grade in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
5th grade in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
6th grade in Biola
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Grades K–6 · 198 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
9th grade in Biola · depends on your address
Justin Garza High
Grades 9–12 · 2,095 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,741 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central High
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
10th grade in Biola · depends on your address
Justin Garza High
Grades 9–12 · 2,095 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,741 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central High
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
11th grade in Biola · depends on your address
Justin Garza High
Grades 9–12 · 2,095 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,741 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central High
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
12th grade in Biola · depends on your address
Justin Garza High
Grades 9–12 · 2,095 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,741 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Central High
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fresno
Biola’s public schools are run by Central Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Biola vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Biola’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Biola | B− | Central Unified |
Every school in Biola
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Biola’s schools
Are Biola’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Biola children attend outscore 51% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Biola in?
Central Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 15,956 students in 24 schools (2024–25).
Where do Biola kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Justin Garza High, Central East High and Central High.
What is Biola’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Central Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Biola spend per student?
$17,761 in Central Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Biola families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.