How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Heartland Charter District | South Pasadena Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maricopa, California | South Pasadena, California |
| Total Enrollment | 4,700 | 4,651 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 37.2:1 | 24.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Heartland Charter District | South Pasadena Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,151 | $15,308 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 82.8% | 51.3% |
| Local Revenue | 7.2% | 40.9% |
Heartland Charter District
Federal State Local
South Pasadena Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Heartland Charter District | South Pasadena Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 22.1% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.3% | 23.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 35.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 17.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.3% | 14.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Heartland Charter District | South Pasadena Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 41 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 2243:1 | 944.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 0.0% | 8.4% |
School Types
Heartland Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
South Pasadena 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.