How do these districts compare?
| Metric | San Diego Unified | Santa Clara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California | Santa Clara, California |
| Total Enrollment | 93,893 | 13,919 |
| Number of Schools | 175 | 30 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | San Diego Unified | Santa Clara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,901 | $37,917 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 4.9% |
| State Revenue | 25.1% | 13.2% |
| Local Revenue | 60.5% | 81.9% |
San Diego Unified
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Santa Clara Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | San Diego Unified | Santa Clara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.5% | 15.2% |
| African American | 7.5% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 42.1% |
| Asian | 12.1% | 32.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 33.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | San Diego Unified | Santa Clara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 218 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 18 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323.9:1 | 348.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.0% | 30.0% |
School Types
San Diego Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Santa Clara 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.