Rowland Unified
Rowland Unified has 17 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 41.1/100 — 2.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John A. Rowland High at 64/100, where 28.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,280 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.5/100 | 14 | 18.1% | 16.0% |
| High | Developing 48.5/100 | 3 | 13.7% | 33.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Rowland Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Rowland Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 38.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.0%, 0.9pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: John A. Rowland High leads the district at 64 with 28.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Rowland Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Rowland Unified are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Rowland Unified spends $15,280 per student in current expenditures — $465 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (14)
Rowland Unified has 14 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.5 — 4.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Shelyn Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 44.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelyn Elementary Rowland Unified Solid Base | 44.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Stanley G. Oswalt Academy Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 38.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology Rowland Unified Growth Engine | 27.1% | Solid 56/100 |
| 4 | Blandford Elementary Rowland Unified Culture First | 29.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 5 | Killian Elementary Rowland Unified Culture First | 25.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Telesis Academy of Science & Math Rowland Unified On the Rise | 13.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 7 | Jellick Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 38/100 |
| 8 | Hurley Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | Villacorta Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | Hollingworth Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 8.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 11 | Rorimer Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 12 | Rowland Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 13 | Northam Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 14 | Yorbita Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (3)
Rowland Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.5 — 1.0 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is John A. Rowland High with a Scope Score of 64 and 28.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John A. Rowland High Rowland Unified Strong All-Around | 28.8% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Nogales High Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Santana High (Continuation) Rowland Unified Building Momentum | 0.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Rowland Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology