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Dolores Huerta International Academy

17777 Merrill Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

About Dolores Huerta International Academy

Dolores Huerta International Academy is a public elementary school in Fontana, California. It is part of the Fontana Unified School District and serves students in grades K–6. The school has about 625 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21:1, which helps keep students interested and engaged in class. Dolores Huerta International Academy focuses on a globally oriented approach to education, often combining a standards-based curriculum with cultural awareness, language development, and inclusive learning practices. The school has a very diverse student body, with a large number of minority students that reflects the community around it. According to U.S. News data, 27% of students are proficient in math and 40% are proficient in reading. This shows that academic outcomes are getting better but there is still room for growth. The amount of money spent on each student is usually in line with the averages for California public schools and school districts. The school is in a growing suburban area where housing is fairly easy to find, and the community is involved, which is good for the school. Dolores Huerta International Academy has a good chance of success because it is open to everyone and focuses on building basic academic and cultural skills.

Dolores Huerta International Academy Contact Information

Address

17777 Merrill Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

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Phone

(909) 357-5070

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 40% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
625
Total Students
$117744
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3626 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dolores Huerta International Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.28%
Asian 0.16%
Hispanic 97.76%
Black 0.48%
Two+ Races 0.32%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.28%
Asian
0.16%
Hispanic
97.76%
Black
0.48%
Two+ Races
0.32%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 625
49.44%
309 Female
50.56%
316 Male

Student Population

625 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1250 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In early 2025, Principal Sandra Loudermilk of Dolores Huerta International Academy was recognized as the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Administrator of the Year. This honor reflects distinguished leadership and commitment to dual-language education excellence

FAQ

Q1. Does the school put more emphasis on learning about other cultures or the world?

Ans. Curriculum and events help people become more aware of the world.

Q2. Are there chances to improve your language skills?

A. Students do things that help them learn new words.

Q3. Do they use project-based learning at the academy?

Ans. Students can use what they learn in real life by doing hands-on projects.

Q4: Do you offer extracurricular activities?

Ans. There are programs for academics, culture, and enrichment.

Q5. What role do families play in school life?

Families get involved by going to meetings, events, and working together on projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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