How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Santa Barbara Unified | Vacaville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Barbara, California | Vacaville, California |
| Total Enrollment | 12,583 | 12,608 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 20.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Santa Barbara Unified | Vacaville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,088 | $15,182 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.2% | 11.3% |
| State Revenue | 18.5% | 52.9% |
| Local Revenue | 72.3% | 35.7% |
Santa Barbara Unified
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Vacaville Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Santa Barbara Unified | Vacaville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.1% | 31.8% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.5% | 42.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 12.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 40.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Santa Barbara Unified | Vacaville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 245.5:1 | 292.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.6% | 29.0% |
School Types
Santa Barbara Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Vacaville Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
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.