How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bakersfield City | Visalia Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, California | Visalia, California |
| Total Enrollment | 28,835 | 28,893 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 41 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 21:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bakersfield City | Visalia Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,155 | $16,966 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| State Revenue | 77.8% | 69.0% |
| Local Revenue | 6.5% | 18.1% |
Bakersfield City
Federal State Local
Visalia Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bakersfield City | Visalia Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 14.5% |
| African American | 7.8% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82.2% | 74.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.7% | 64.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bakersfield City | Visalia Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 48 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 546.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.0% | 24.1% |
School Types
Bakersfield City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Visalia Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.