How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Los Angeles Unified | New York City Department of Education |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, California | New York |
| Total Enrollment | 427,795 | 847,030 |
| Number of Schools | 784 | 0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Spending
| Metric | Los Angeles Unified | New York City Department of Education |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,606 | $33,387 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 12.4% |
| State Revenue | 54.5% | 36.1% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 51.5% |
Los Angeles Unified
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New York City Department of Education
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Los Angeles Unified | New York City Department of Education |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | N/A |
| African American | 8.2% | N/A |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.4% | N/A |
| Asian | 4.5% | N/A |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | N/A |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | N/A |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | N/A |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.2% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Los Angeles Unified | New York City Department of Education |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1,380 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 121 | N/A |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 296.1:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | N/A |
School Types
Los Angeles Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 51
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
New York City Department of Education
Regular Schools N/A
Charter Schools N/A
Magnet Schools N/A
Title I Schools N/A
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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.