How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desert Sands Unified | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Quinta, California | Long Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 26,379 | 65,554 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 24.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desert Sands Unified | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,014 | $19,558 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | 50.5% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 38.4% | 24.5% |
Desert Sands Unified
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Long Beach Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desert Sands Unified | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| African American | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.5% | 58.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.6% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desert Sands Unified | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | 191 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 683.3:1 | 564.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.0% | 43.3% |
School Types
Desert Sands Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Long Beach 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 Editorial.