How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Los Angeles Unified | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, California | Placentia, California |
| Total Enrollment | 427,795 | 23,138 |
| Number of Schools | 784 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 24.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Los Angeles Unified | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,877 | $15,516 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 8.1% |
| State Revenue | 54.5% | 41.2% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 50.7% |
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Los Angeles Unified | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| African American | 8.2% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.4% | 48.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 19.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | 37.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Los Angeles Unified | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1,380 | 95 |
| Schools with AP | 121 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 266.4:1 | 712.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.1% | 25.4% |
School Types
Los Angeles Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 51
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Placentia-Yorba Linda 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.