Original Research by School Decision on Adult Transition Program
The Adult Transition Program is a small special education school serving grade twelve students within the Bonita Unified School District in San Dimas. The school operates from a location on West Covina Boulevard and enrolls a very small cohort of students, all of whom are in their senior year.
The enrollment is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller representation of white students and students identifying as two or more races. About half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a mix of economic backgrounds within the cohort.
Because this is a special education school serving only twelfth grade, it does not participate in state academic assessments, nor does it report a graduation rate. The school's purpose is distinct from comprehensive high schools: it provides an alternative pathway for students with disabilities who are preparing for post-secondary life. State testing data and traditional proficiency measures do not apply to its model, and parents seeking those metrics will not find them here. A parent interested in learning more about the program's specific outcomes, transition supports, employment connections, and college or career readiness offerings would benefit from reaching out to the school or district directly, as those dimensions are not reflected in publicly reported data.
San Dimas itself is a mixed-use suburban city in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, blending residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and industrial areas while retaining a small-town character tied to Western heritage and equestrian culture. Most residents own their homes. The city's downtown along Bonita Avenue has a walkable core with antique shops, restaurants, and local gathering spots, though the broader area is car-oriented. Schools sit on separated campuses away from the downtown center.
A significant recent development is the opening of the Metro Foothill Gold Line's San Dimas Station in 2025, offering direct transit access to Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles. The city is planning transit-oriented mixed-use development around the station, with a housing element calling for new residential construction, nearly half of it affordable. Housing values in the San Dimas area are notably high relative to national benchmarks, and rent represents a substantial share of household income.
The Bonita Unified School District is currently focused on two district-wide initiatives. The Board placed a facilities bond on the June 2026 ballot to address urgent repairs and upgrades across all school sites, which if passed would create an additional annual property tax obligation layered on top of existing bonds. Additionally, the district is implementing a multi-year adoption of an ethnic studies curriculum, with courses beginning to roll out in 2025-2026, aligned with a state requirement that all high school students complete an ethnic studies course by 2030 in order to graduate.
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