How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Los Alamitos Unified | San Mateo Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Alamitos, California | San Mateo, California |
| Total Enrollment | 8,934 | 8,942 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.3:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Los Alamitos Unified | San Mateo Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,064 | $24,423 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.4% | 3.4% |
| State Revenue | 42.3% | 11.5% |
| Local Revenue | 49.2% | 85.1% |
Los Alamitos Unified
Federal State Local
San Mateo Union High
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Los Alamitos Unified | San Mateo Union High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.9% | 20.9% |
| African American | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 40.5% |
| Asian | 17.5% | 26.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Multiracial | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.7% | 23.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Los Alamitos Unified | San Mateo Union High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 92 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 951.9:1 | 353.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.3% | 26.8% |
School Types
Los Alamitos Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
San Mateo 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.