How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Riverside Unified | Sacramento City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Riverside, California | Sacramento, California |
| Total Enrollment | 39,425 | 38,821 |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 73 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 21.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Riverside Unified | Sacramento City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,986 | $17,785 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.4% | 19.4% |
| State Revenue | 64.5% | 53.8% |
| Local Revenue | 24.1% | 26.8% |
Riverside Unified
Federal State Local
Sacramento City Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Riverside Unified | Sacramento City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| African American | 5.4% | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.6% | 42.2% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 18.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.3% | 57.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Riverside Unified | Sacramento City Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 108 | 66 |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 919.1:1 | 413.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.0% | 33.9% |
School Types
Riverside Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sacramento City Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
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.