How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Berkeley Unified | Saugus Union |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley, California | Santa Clarita, California |
| Total Enrollment | 9,073 | 9,097 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 26.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Berkeley Unified | Saugus Union |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,710 | $14,043 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| State Revenue | 29.0% | 46.9% |
| Local Revenue | 64.6% | 46.9% |
Berkeley Unified
Federal State Local
Saugus Union
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Berkeley Unified | Saugus Union |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.9% | 31.7% |
| African American | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% | 42.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 14.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 16.6% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.3% | 25.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Berkeley Unified | Saugus Union |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 36 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 189.5:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 11.6% |
School Types
Berkeley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Saugus Union
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.