How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Los Angeles Unified | Newport-Mesa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, California | Costa Mesa, California |
| Total Enrollment | 427,795 | 17,816 |
| Number of Schools | 784 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 19.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Los Angeles Unified | Newport-Mesa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,877 | $21,699 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 7.4% |
| State Revenue | 54.5% | 17.7% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 74.9% |
Los Angeles Unified
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Newport-Mesa Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Los Angeles Unified | Newport-Mesa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 36.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.4% | 49.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | 44.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Los Angeles Unified | Newport-Mesa Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1,380 | 90 |
| Schools with AP | 121 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 266.4:1 | 304.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.1% | 30.5% |
School Types
Los Angeles Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 51
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Newport-Mesa 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 Editorial.