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Alvord Unified

California · Public School District
26
Schools
17,071
Students
$17,835
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
85.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
93.7%
Graduation Rate
+7.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Alvord Unified is a public school district in California serving 17,071 students across 26 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,835 is above average for a US public school district. 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arizona Middle06–08891
Loma Vista Middle06–08999
Wells Middle06–08776
Ysmael Villegas Middle06–081,262
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alvord Alternative Continuation High09–12125
Alvord Continuation High09–12149
Hillcrest High09–121,824
La Sierra High09–121,501
Norte Vista High09–121,971
Summit Secondary06–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GatewayKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,835+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
20%
State
65.0%
Local (property tax)
19.5%
Federal
15.5%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
17,071
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.7%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.7% graduation rate — 7.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,835 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alvord Unified?
Alvord Unified has 26 public schools, serving a total of 17,071 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alvord Unified?
The graduation rate is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alvord Unified spend per student?
Alvord Unified spends $17,835 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Alvord Unified?
85% of students in Alvord Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Alvord Unified?
No, Alvord Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Alvord Unified serve?
Alvord Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Alvord Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alvord Unified is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.