How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desert Sands Unified | West Contra Costa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Quinta, California | Richmond, California |
| Total Enrollment | 26,379 | 25,737 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 52 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 22:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desert Sands Unified | West Contra Costa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,070 | $19,122 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| State Revenue | 50.5% | 46.9% |
| Local Revenue | 38.4% | 42.1% |
Desert Sands Unified
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West Contra Costa Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desert Sands Unified | West Contra Costa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| African American | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.5% | 55.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.9% | 54.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desert Sands Unified | West Contra Costa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | 59 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 679.2:1 | 299.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.9% | 36.7% |
School Types
Desert Sands Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
West Contra Costa 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.