How do these districts compare?
| Metric | California Connections Academy Southern California District | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Juan Capistrano, California | Ridgecrest, California |
| Total Enrollment | 5,141 | 5,088 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 20.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | California Connections Academy Southern California District | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,334 | $15,165 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.4% | 13.6% |
| State Revenue | 23.6% | 69.4% |
| Local Revenue | 71.0% | 17.0% |
California Connections Academy Southern California District
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Sierra Sands Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | California Connections Academy Southern California District | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.1% | 46.2% |
| African American | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.5% | 49.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | California Connections Academy Southern California District | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413:1 | 301.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.2% | 31.3% |
School Types
California Connections Academy Southern California District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sierra Sands Unified
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.