How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Oakland Unified | Poway Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, California | San Diego, California |
| Total Enrollment | 34,149 | 34,900 |
| Number of Schools | 80 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 22.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Oakland Unified | Poway Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,112 | $15,127 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 6.4% |
| State Revenue | 42.5% | 39.4% |
| Local Revenue | 42.8% | 54.2% |
Oakland Unified
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Poway Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Oakland Unified | Poway Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.9% | 37.4% |
| African American | 21.5% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.7% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 8.4% | 30.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 12.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.1% | 14.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Oakland Unified | Poway Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 59 | 81 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 300:1 | 568.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.9% | 17.4% |
School Types
Oakland Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Poway 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.