How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Poway Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California | San Diego, California |
| Total Enrollment | 34,900 | 93,893 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 175 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.6:1 | 21.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Poway Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,877 | $26,901 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.4% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 39.4% | 25.1% |
| Local Revenue | 54.2% | 60.5% |
Poway Unified
Federal State Local
San Diego Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Poway Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.4% | 22.5% |
| African American | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% | 47.7% |
| Asian | 30.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 12.2% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.2% | 49.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Poway Unified | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 81 | 218 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 18 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 578.8:1 | 323.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.1% | 41.0% |
School Types
Poway 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
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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.