How do these districts compare?
| Metric | San Diego Unified | Santa Ana Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California | Santa Ana, California |
| Total Enrollment | 93,893 | 39,935 |
| Number of Schools | 175 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 20.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | San Diego Unified | Santa Ana Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,901 | $20,942 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 19.3% |
| State Revenue | 25.1% | 54.7% |
| Local Revenue | 60.5% | 26.0% |
San Diego Unified
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Santa Ana Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | San Diego Unified | Santa Ana Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.5% | 0.9% |
| African American | 7.5% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 96.2% |
| Asian | 12.1% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 0.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 71.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | San Diego Unified | Santa Ana Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 218 | 92 |
| Schools with AP | 18 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323.9:1 | 265.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.0% | 43.2% |
School Types
San Diego Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Santa Ana 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 Editorial.