William S. Hart Union High

Santa Clarita, California — 16 schools

21,011
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$18,017
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

William S. Hart Union High operates 16 public schools serving 21,011 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 high, 6 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 20,465 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,017 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.8% local, 59.6% state, and 11.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,658 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #846 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 9 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (139 AP courses district-wide), a 344:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.1% Hispanic or Latino, 30.9% White, 14.5% Asian across the district's schools.

William S. Hart Union High school enrollment varies 10× across entities

William S. Hart Union High school enrollment ranges from 224 students (lowest) to 2,317 students (highest), a spread of 2,093 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

William S. Hart Union High student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within William S. Hart Union High is typically wider than the William S. Hart Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

William S. Hart Union High chronic absenteeism rate is 23.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within William S. Hart Union High is typically wider than the William S. Hart Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
59.6%
State
28.8%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
846 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,658
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in William S. Hart Union High.

White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 14.5%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9 / 16
Schools with AP
139 AP courses total
344:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in William S. Hart Union High

School Enrollment
Saugus High
2,317
Valencia High
2,286
Golden Valley High
1,980
Canyon High
1,952
William S. Hart High
1,941
West Ranch High
1,777
Arroyo Seco Junior High
1,239
Castaic High
1,159
Rio Norte Junior High
1,138
La Mesa Junior High
1,017
Sierra Vista Junior High
946
Placerita Junior High
940
Rancho Pico Junior High
842
Academy of the Canyons
385
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
322
Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)
224

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in William S. Hart Union High?

William S. Hart Union High has 16 schools, including 9 high, 6 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 21,011 students.

How much does William S. Hart Union High spend per student?

William S. Hart Union High spends $18,017 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #846 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in William S. Hart Union High?

The average teacher salary in William S. Hart Union High is $72,658 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near William S. Hart Union High?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of William S. Hart Union High?

William S. Hart Union High students are 46.1% Hispanic or Latino, 30.9% White, 14.5% Asian, 3.9% African American, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for William S. Hart Union High?

William S. Hart Union High has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #846 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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