Rim of the World Unified, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Rim of the World Unified

Rim of the World Unified serves a dispersed mountain and foothill community in San Bernardino County spanning Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Crestline, and Green Valley Lake. The district operates six traditional campuses serving kindergarten through 12th grade, plus a virtual academy option. Its enrollment sits in the low thousands, with a student body that is roughly balanced between White and Hispanic students and small numbers of Asian, multiracial, and other groups. Free-and-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so the full picture of economic need remains incomplete.

Academic performance across the district is weak in absolute terms. Reading and language arts proficiency sits below the midpoint statewide, with fourth-grade students performing somewhat better than other grades. Mathematics is the weaker subject: proficiency rates drop steeply from elementary to middle grades, falling below one-fifth of students by grade six and remaining very low through eighth grade. Science proficiency in tested grades is similarly low. On the most recent state comparisons, the district ranks below the midpoint among San Bernardino County's school districts in overall proficiency. Chronic absenteeism rates of just over two-fifths of students are also above the county median, which may reflect the geographic spread and mountain-access challenges families face. A graduation rate for high school was not provided in the available data.

The district faces aging facilities. Schools were built more than five decades ago with outdated plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems. An earlier bond measure failed in 2020. Voters approved Measure E in 2024, the district's first successful bond since that time, which will fund classroom renovations, science lab upgrades, and system replacements across the six campuses. This carries new property taxes for homeowners for as long as bonds remain outstanding. Architects began touring schools in late 2025 to prioritize projects, so modernization is underway but phased.

Housing values in the district's zips vary considerably, reflecting the mix of resort-area communities like Lake Arrowhead and smaller foothill towns. Overall, the weighted median home value sits in the mid-hundreds of thousands, representing modest appreciation relative to the state benchmark and subject to recent modest depreciation. Rentals are available in some zips but data is sparse. For those buying, home prices relative to household income are moderately stretched compared to the national norm.

The district spans rural and semi-rural terrain with a population of roughly twenty-eight hundred students. For families seeking mountain or foothill living and willing to navigate geographic distance and limited transportation infrastructure, this district offers a community-rooted educational experience. For families prioritizing academic strength or seeking robust program diversity, the low test results and limited specialized offerings present a meaningful challenge. A parent should weigh both the ongoing facilities modernization now funded and the current performance gaps when considering whether this district fits their child's and family's needs.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,853

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 44%

Black 0%

White 51%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

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

34%

—

Gr 3

35%

45%

Gr 4

41%

57%

Gr 5

29%

50%

Gr 6

33%

47%

Gr 7

32%

51%

Gr 8

27%

38%

Gr 11

43%

—

Math

Gr ALL

17%

—

Gr 3

31%

52%

Gr 4

29%

43%

Gr 5

17%

36%

Gr 6

24%

Gr 7

13%

24%

Gr 8

26%

Gr 11

13%

—

Science

Gr ALL

16%

—

Gr 5

22%

38%

Gr 8

16%

Gr 11

19%

—

Gr HS

16%

—

Gr UG_SEC

18%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lake Arrowhead Elementary

Mary P. Henck Intermediate

Mountain High

Rim of the World Senior High

Charles Hoffman Elementary

Valley of Enchantment Elementary

Rim Virtual Academy

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

24%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 6

16%

Grade 7

15%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

31%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

27%

Grade 5

10%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

46%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$404,028

Year-over-year change-5.7%

Range across 13 ZIP codes$309K to $607K

vs. state typical0.52x

vs. national typical1.10x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (13 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92382	Running Springs	$350K	-6.6%	26.3%
92352	Lake Arrowhead	$607K	-5.2%	14.9%
92341	Green Valley Lake	$309K	-9.8%	12.9%
92325	Crestline	$364K	-5.4%	11.3%
92321	Lake Arrowhead	$312K	-8.3%	9.2%
92407	San Bernardino	$544K	-0.3%	5.2%
92322	Crestline	$323K	-3.8%	4.2%
92385	Lake Arrowhead	$495K	-3.2%	3.8%
92345	Hesperia	$446K	+0.7%	3.4%
92404	San Bernardino	$485K	+0.8%	3.2%
92391	Lake Arrowhead	$366K	-6.4%	2.5%
92317		$386K	-5.2%	2.1%
92378	Lake Arrowhead	$337K	-4.7%	1.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,180/mo

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,788 to $2,494/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92382	Running Springs	$2,075	—	26.3%
92352	Lake Arrowhead	$2,494	—	14.9%
92325	Crestline	$2,194	+7.2%	11.3%
92407	San Bernardino	$2,057	+1.7%	5.2%
92345	Hesperia	$2,121	+2.2%	3.4%
92404	San Bernardino	$1,788	+1.1%	3.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,039/mo

Home price / national median income4.8x

Annual rent / national median income31.2%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$141/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)

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