How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Santa Maria Joint Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monterey, California | Santa Maria, California |
| Total Enrollment | 9,257 | 9,251 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 21.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Santa Maria Joint Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,464 | $17,168 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 7.7% |
| State Revenue | 40.7% | 59.5% |
| Local Revenue | 46.8% | 32.8% |
Monterey Peninsula Unified
Federal State Local
Santa Maria Joint Union High
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Santa Maria Joint Union High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.8% | 6.2% |
| African American | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.5% | 90.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 0.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.8% | 65.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Santa Maria Joint Union High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 36 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 272.3:1 | 304.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.1% | 20.9% |
School Types
Monterey Peninsula Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Santa Maria Joint 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.