How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lake Tahoe Unified | Southern Kern Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, California | Rosamond, California |
| Total Enrollment | 3,648 | 3,663 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lake Tahoe Unified | Southern Kern Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,879 | $15,641 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| State Revenue | 42.1% | 67.2% |
| Local Revenue | 48.4% | 21.2% |
Lake Tahoe Unified
Federal State Local
Southern Kern Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lake Tahoe Unified | Southern Kern Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.3% | 20.3% |
| African American | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5% | 64.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.5% | 67.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lake Tahoe Unified | Southern Kern Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.3:1 | 640:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.7% | 43.4% |
School Types
Lake Tahoe Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Southern Kern 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.