How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Irvine Unified | Sweetwater Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Irvine, California | Chula Vista, California |
| Total Enrollment | 36,542 | 36,109 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | 28 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 20.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Irvine Unified | Sweetwater Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,373 | $15,327 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 31.0% | 58.4% |
| Local Revenue | 62.4% | 32.2% |
Irvine Unified
Federal State Local
Sweetwater Union High
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Irvine Unified | Sweetwater Union High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.8% | 9.9% |
| African American | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 74.0% |
| Asian | 49.6% | 8.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.0% | 50.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Irvine Unified | Sweetwater Union High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 133 | 361 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 469.4:1 | 165.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 29.8% |
School Types
Irvine Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sweetwater Union High
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.