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History of Fontana

The city of Fontana and its schools share a history of growth that explains why the district has become such an enriching part of the community.

In its early days, Fontana was a thriving agricultural center, yielding crops of oranges, grapes, walnuts, and assorted vegetables, as well as eggs, rabbits, and pork. The town adopted an early understanding of the importance of education, first holding classes in a community facility that also served as a church and social center in 1880, then with a tent school in 1892. The first permanent school was built on the corner of Locust and Foothill in 1895. The school district was established in the 1920's and unified in 1956.

Fontana transformed from an agricultural center in the 1920's to a leader in steel production in the 1950's. Today, Fontana is a center for technology, industry, and commerce in the Southern California marketplace. Due to the significant population growth of the city, the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ has grown to accommodate the children of the community. We now have 30 elementary schools (including a dual language immersion school), 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, 2 continuation high schools, and 1 adult school.

Online Resources:

• Board Member Archive
• Superintendent Archive
• 60th Anniversary of FUSD's Unification

Opening Dates for Fontana Schools: