Original Research by School Decision on Eisenhower High
Eisenhower High is a comprehensive four-year public high school in Rialto, a mixed residential and industrial Inland Empire city that has been adding housing and logistics facilities in recent years. The school serves a student body that is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged; a substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The campus sits within a district that has recently completed major facility improvements through a voter-approved bond, including updates to science and career-technical classrooms, replacement of portable buildings, and remediation of aging infrastructure.
English Language Arts performance at Eisenhower is solid, with students demonstrating proficiency well above the midpoint. Math performance is a weak area; the school's proficiency rate falls well below the typical range and suggests that many students are struggling with mathematical concepts at this level. Science proficiency also lags, landing in the lower third of typical ranges. The school's state assessment results show a clear pattern: strong reading and writing capacity alongside substantial gaps in quantitative reasoning and science understanding. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school directly how it is addressing the math performance gap, what support systems exist for students who arrive underprepared, and whether there are accelerated or remedial pathways available.
The enrollment is moderate for a high school of this type, with roughly balanced cohorts across grades nine through twelve. The school's Hispanic-majority demographic and the high concentration of students from low-income households reflect the composition and economic circumstances of Rialto itself, where nearly two-thirds of residents own homes but many work in transportation, warehousing, and retail sectors. The school is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet, meaning it operates under the Rialto Unified School District with standard state curriculum and accountability structures.
Data on program offerings, staffing levels, attendance patterns, discipline practices, and the proportion of students with individualized education plans or English learner status were not available; these would be worth asking about directly with the school. Graduation rate data was also not provided, so a parent seeking that information should contact the district or check the school's public reporting.
Rialto itself is evolving. The city is actively developing new housing, particularly multi-family units in the central area, and has approved a specific plan for higher-density, transit-oriented development along the Foothill corridor. The Rialto Metrolink station offers regional connectivity, and bus service reaches into residential areas, though the city remains car-oriented overall. Home values in the area are moderate by state standards, and rents are moving upward but remain below state averages. The school district is under new governance, having shifted from at-large to by-trustee-area board elections in 2022 to better represent neighborhoods. For families in Rialto, Eisenhower offers a large neighborhood high school with strong English outcomes and clear math challenges that warrant conversation with school leadership.
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