The Banning Unified School District is one of the oldest school systems in Riverside County, Calif., and was established in 1877. It offers educational services to more than 5,000 students who are enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12. The district operates over five elementary, middle, comprehensive and continuation high schools. The Banning Unified School District s high and middle schools maintain guidance and counseling departments that provide basic assistance to students regarding scholarships, career planning, and social and mental issues. Its schools offer academic classes in a variety of subjects, such as English, science, history, language arts, spelling, reading, communication skills, computer applications, algebra, social studies, math, music, art, and health and physical education.