Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/santa Clarita, Redlands CA

Original Research by School Decision on Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/santa Clarita

Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita is a charter school operating kindergarten through twelfth grade from a location in Redlands. It serves a diverse population of roughly mid-sized enrollment across the full K-12 span, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and representation from Latino, white, Asian, multiracial, and Black student populations in roughly balanced proportions.

The school's academic profile reflects a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency runs stronger in the middle and upper grades, with seventh and eighth grade students showing proficiency rates around half to somewhat above half. Lower elementary grades three through five show lower ELA proficiency, though fifth grade edges closer to half. Math proficiency is consistently lower across all tested grades, ranging in the low to mid-range with seventh grade as a relative bright spot. Science proficiency, measured in fifth and eighth grades, sits in the low to mid-range as well. Across all tested subjects and grades combined, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in San Bernardino County, a position that reflects strength especially in the upper-middle grades where ELA gains ground.

The school operates as an independent-study charter with personalized learning as its core model. It recently expanded to accept Transitional Kindergarten students, allowing families to enroll a four-year-old a year earlier if they meet the state cutoff. The school maintains in-person resource centers where students can access workshops, electives, sports, and collaborative activities alongside their independent study. According to publicly reported information, the network appears to have consolidated from three resource centers to two in recent years; because families rely on these locations for hands-on learning and peer interaction, a parent may want to check current center locations and hours to assess how accessible the on-campus programming is for a household.

The school sits in Redlands, a city of stable, long-standing population anchored by a walkable downtown with historic architecture, civic institutions like the A.K. Smiley Public Library, and the Redlands Bowl. South Redlands is known for larger homes and proximity to the University of Redlands; other neighborhoods reflect a mix of mature residential with some newer development near the foothills. Housing values in the area have been relatively stable with a modest year-over-year increase, while rental rates have also seen modest growth. The local economy centers on education, health care, retail, government, and light manufacturing, with Esri, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and the University of Redlands among the major nearby employers. The city has pursued slow-growth policies for decades but recently rezoned parcels to increase housing capacity; several large residential projects are in development or proposed, though progress has been gradual.

Gorman's independent-study structure means families handle day-to-day instruction at home, supported by curriculum materials and teacher consultation, rather than attending traditional daily classes. This model suits families seeking flexibility and personalized pacing but requires significant parent involvement and discipline. The school's strength in upper-middle-grade ELA and its position in the county's top proficiency quartile suggest the model works well for some students, while the lower proficiency in math and elementary grades warrants direct conversation with the school about support strategies, diagnostic practices, and how families are helped to identify when a student needs additional intervention. No four-year graduation rate was available, so a parent considering the school should ask directly about graduation outcomes and student transcripts for college and career placement.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

85-89%Cohort of 145 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

2,394 schools plotted. 142 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grade 337%

School 37% · district not reported

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 431%

School 31% · district not reported

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 533%

School 33% · district not reported

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 634%

School 34% · district not reported

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 745%

School 45% · district not reported

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 25 pts above county median

Grade 834%

School 34% · district not reported

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 339%

School 39% · district not reported

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · district not reported

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 551%

School 51% · district not reported

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 646%

School 46% · district not reported

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 757%

School 57% · district not reported

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 20 pts above county median

Grade 857%

School 57% · district not reported

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

Science

Grade 544%

School 44% · district not reported

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

Grade 834%

School 34% · district not reported

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

This schoolDistrict average, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income35%Higher-income41%7 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income31%Higher-income46%15 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income35%Higher-income58%24 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income34%Higher-income52%18 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income38%Higher-income67%29 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income44%Higher-income63%19 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income38%Higher-income36%2 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income13%Higher-income38%25 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income17%Higher-income40%23 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income15%Higher-income44%30 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income36%Higher-income50%14 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income15%Higher-income42%27 pp gap