How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gilroy Unified | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gilroy, California | Palos Verdes Estates, California |
| Total Enrollment | 10,428 | 10,457 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 21.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gilroy Unified | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,969 | $14,998 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| State Revenue | 47.7% | 39.0% |
| Local Revenue | 42.6% | 55.2% |
Gilroy Unified
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gilroy Unified | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.2% | 36.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.8% | 17.3% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 30.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.7% | 10.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gilroy Unified | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 69 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 359.1:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.3% | 12.6% |
School Types
Gilroy Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palos Verdes Peninsula 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.