How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palo Alto Unified | Vallejo City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California | Vallejo, California |
| Total Enrollment | 10,318 | 10,330 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 20 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 23.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palo Alto Unified | Vallejo City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,442 | $19,118 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.8% | 13.6% |
| State Revenue | 11.1% | 59.2% |
| Local Revenue | 86.1% | 27.2% |
Palo Alto Unified
Federal State Local
Vallejo City Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palo Alto Unified | Vallejo City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.9% | 4.6% |
| African American | 1.6% | 21.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% | 54.8% |
| Asian | 40.6% | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.2% | 62.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palo Alto Unified | Vallejo City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 66 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 249:1 | 264.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 52.4% |
School Types
Palo Alto Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Vallejo City Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.