How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Novato Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Novato, California | San Diego, California |
| Total Enrollment | 7,208 | 93,893 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 175 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 21.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Novato Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,941 | $26,901 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 43.5% | 25.1% |
| Local Revenue | 49.1% | 60.5% |
Novato Unified
Federal State Local
San Diego Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Novato Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 22.5% |
| African American | 2.1% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.8% | 47.7% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.9% | 49.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Novato Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 218 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 18 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 311.8:1 | 323.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.1% | 41.0% |
School Types
Novato Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
San Diego Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.