Who Has 9 Gold Ribbon Schools, 4 National Blue Ribbon Schools - 16 California State Distinguished Schools and more state Golden Bell awards than any other school district in the region? Look no further than Rowland Unified!
Beyond our many awards and achievements, we at Rowland Unified have a proven commitment to excellence, offering innovative learning for all - for our students, community and our outstanding employees.
We are located 40 miles east of Los Angeles, and are proud to be one of the leading mid-sized school districts in California. With an estimated 14,000 students and 11 K-6 elementary schools, 3 K-8 Academies, 2 Intermediate schools, 2 High Schools, 1 Continuation High School as well as a Community Day School, we serve the communities of Rowland Heights, Walnut, La Puente, City of Industry and West Covina. Permits allow students from other communities to attend our schools.
In addition, we impact the community with programs for more than 5,000 adults through Rowland Adult and Community Education and Recreation.
A Continuous Vision of Excellence
Thanks to the support of our community, Rowland Unified has beautiful, modernized classrooms and schools due to the passage of the Measure R Bonds. Please click HERE to learn more about modernization projects across the District.
We have great schools! Students receive an academically rigorous, standards-based education in a caring, supportive environment that promotes personal growth and develops future leaders. We offer innovative and dynamic academic programs at both high schools, such as the prestigious International Baccalaureate certificate, Advanced Placement and honors courses and the national award-winning Career Pathways programs.
With innovative programs at all school levels, a caring school culture, exceptional extra-curricular programs and a strong committment to the arts, Rowland Unified is the right choice for your family.
Board Vision: The Rowland Unified School District promotes, expects and accepts nothing short of excellence. We have a collective commitment to be the best school district in California.