Redlands Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Redlands Unified

Redlands Unified is a mid-sized public school district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade across communities in and around the city of Redlands in San Bernardino County. The district encompasses neighborhoods ranging from the foothills to areas including Colton, Forest Falls, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, and Yucaipa, serving an enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grade levels. The student population is predominantly Latino, with substantial Asian, White, and Black representation as well. Free and reduced-price lunch data was not available; the district does not publicly report counts of students with individualized education plans or English learners in the payload we reviewed.

Academic performance in the district tracks below proficiency midpoints. In English language arts across tested grades three through eight, roughly half of students demonstrate proficiency. In mathematics, performance is notably lower, with fewer than four in ten students reaching proficiency at most grade levels; by grade five, only about one in three meet the standard. Science proficiency, measured in grades five and eight, sits around one in three students. These results place the district in the top quartile among San Bernardino County's districts on an overall proficiency index, a positioning that reflects both Redlands' own performance and the broader academic landscape of the county. Only one year of assessment data was available, so trend information is not present.

The district operates roughly two dozen schools across its grade bands. Three public high schools serve the district alongside two middle schools and a network of elementary schools; a continuation high school and an eAcademy option are also available, offering pathways for students whose needs differ from traditional classroom settings.

Housing in the district's service area is moderately priced for Southern California, with median home values spanning a range depending on location, from lower prices in Forest Falls to higher valuations in central Redlands. Rental availability is present across the area. Publicly reported data indicates the district approved a school facilities bond in November 2024 through Measure D, funding campus safety and infrastructure modernization including secure entry systems at middle schools, perimeter fencing, heating and cooling upgrades, and roofing repairs. This bond represents a long-term property tax commitment for homeowners in the district.

The district has seen recent policy changes that families should understand before enrollment decisions. In July 2025, the board approved a policy restricting flags displayed on school property to the U.S. and California flags, widely understood as affecting Pride flags, in a three-to-two vote. In August 2025, also on a three-to-two vote, the board revised its library materials challenge process, allowing parents, students, and residents to formally object to books and media; materials flagged for sexual content can be removed from shelves during review. Acting under this new policy, the board removed "Push" by Sapphire from high school libraries in December 2025 and restricted "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison to students age eighteen and older with parental permission. These decisions directly shape which reading materials are available to high school students and reflect the district's current direction on curriculum and identity-related matters. Families should consider these policy environments alongside academic and logistical factors when evaluating fit.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

19,673

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 56%

Black 6%

White 21%

Asian 10%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

41%

—

Gr 3

36%

63%

Gr 4

40%

65%

Gr 5

41%

71%

Gr 6

42%

68%

Gr 7

37%

68%

Gr 8

38%

68%

Gr 11

54%

—

Math

Gr ALL

28%

—

Gr 3

36%

62%

Gr 4

33%

57%

Gr 5

24%

50%

Gr 6

26%

55%

Gr 7

22%

51%

Gr 8

25%

54%

Gr 11

33%

—

Science

Gr ALL

25%

—

Gr 5

25%

54%

Gr 8

25%

54%

Gr 11

—

Gr 12

25%

—

Gr HS

24%

—

Gr UG_SEC

23%

—

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

Orangewood High (Continuation)

Redlands Senior High

Smiley Elementary

Victoria Elementary

Redlands East Valley High

Cram Elementary

Clement Middle

Arroyo Verde Elementary

Beattie Middle

Highland Grove Elementary

Judson & Brown Elementary

Citrus Valley High

Mission Elementary

Redlands eAcademy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

35%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

65%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$518,207

Year-over-year change-1.4%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$348K to $726K

vs. state typical0.67x

vs. national typical1.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92339	Forest Falls	$348K	-4.0%	34.2%
92373	Redlands	$726K	+0.3%	18.0%
92374	Redlands	$585K	+0.4%	14.9%
92346	Highland	$562K	+0.3%	12.1%
92359	Mentone	$517K	-1.9%	10.9%
92354	Loma Linda	$645K	+0.9%	4.2%
92399	Yucaipa	$575K	+0.7%	2.6%
92324	Colton	$501K	-0.8%	1.8%
92408	San Bernardino	$480K	+0.3%	1.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,326/mo

Year-over-year change+1.7%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$1,912 to $2,698/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92373	Redlands	$2,316	-0.3%	18.0%
92374	Redlands	$2,398	+3.1%	14.9%
92346	Highland	$2,081	+2.9%	12.1%
92359	Mentone	$2,698	—	10.9%
92354	Loma Linda	$2,201	+3.6%	4.2%
92399	Yucaipa	$1,912	-2.2%	2.6%
92324	Colton	$2,021	+3.0%	1.8%
92408	San Bernardino	$2,448	—	1.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,615/mo

Home price / national median income6.2x

Annual rent / national median income33.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$289/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.