How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Coachella Valley Unified | Santa Maria-Bonita |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Thermal, California | Santa Maria, California |
| Total Enrollment | 16,455 | 16,703 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 21.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Coachella Valley Unified | Santa Maria-Bonita |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,412 | $16,207 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 11.6% |
| State Revenue | 62.1% | 68.7% |
| Local Revenue | 22.5% | 19.7% |
Coachella Valley Unified
Federal State Local
Santa Maria-Bonita
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Coachella Valley Unified | Santa Maria-Bonita |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97.6% | 95.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.6% | 85.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Coachella Valley Unified | Santa Maria-Bonita |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 433.6:1 | 350.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.7% | 20.4% |
School Types
Coachella Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Santa Maria-Bonita
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.