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Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy

1985 North Guthrie St., San Bernardino, CA, 92404

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1350 of 7047 in California

Top schools in San Bernardino
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy

1985 North Guthrie St., San Bernardino, CA, 92404

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1350 of 7047 in California

See top schools in San Bernardino

About Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 70% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
699
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.01%
Asian 2.15%
Hispanic 84.84%
Black 5.15%
Two+ Races 2.72%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
5.01%
Asian
2.15%
Hispanic
84.84%
Black
5.15%
Two+ Races
2.72%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 699
48.64%
340 Female
51.36%
359 Male

Student Population

699 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

233 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy Contact Information

Address

1985 North Guthrie St., San Bernardino, CA, 92404

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Phone

(909) 884-6030

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Website

sbcusd.com

TOP 1350 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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.

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Latest News

Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy will host a Free Fresh Produce Distribution on February 20, 2026. The distribution is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will provide fresh food items to participating families during that time window. The event is organized to support household access to nutritious produce within the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is the Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy in San Bernardino?

Ans. Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy is a college-preparatory school in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. It focuses on academic rigor and structured expectations to get students ready for more advanced classes.

Q2. How does Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy teach its students?

Ans. The main focus of the coursework is on core subjects, with an emphasis on literacy and math skills. There are also structured routines in the classroom that help students meet academic standards.

Q3. Does Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy have programs to help students become better leaders or people?

Ans. The academy's culture includes teaching students about character and leadership, which helps them be responsible, work hard in school, and set goals.

Q4. What kinds of help can students get at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy?

Ans. Students can use counseling and academic planning services to keep track of their progress and get ready for the next steps in their education in the district.

Q5. How does the PREP Academy run by Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez talk to families?

Ans. Schools host events and use the district's official communication tools to share information about programs and projects on campus.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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