How do these districts compare?
| Metric | San Diego Unified | San Mateo-Foster City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California | Foster City, California |
| Total Enrollment | 93,893 | 10,067 |
| Number of Schools | 175 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 20.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | San Diego Unified | San Mateo-Foster City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,901 | $22,374 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| State Revenue | 25.1% | 14.6% |
| Local Revenue | 60.5% | 79.9% |
San Diego Unified
Federal State Local
San Mateo-Foster City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | San Diego Unified | San Mateo-Foster City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.5% | 16.7% |
| African American | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 42.3% |
| Asian | 12.1% | 26.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 26.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | San Diego Unified | San Mateo-Foster City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 218 | — |
| Schools with AP | 18 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323.9:1 | 473.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.0% | 23.4% |
School Types
San Diego Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
San Mateo-Foster City
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.