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Antioch Unified

California · Public School District
25
Schools
15,038
Students
$16,317
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
73.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Antioch Unified is a public school district in California serving 15,038 students across 25 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,317 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (25)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belshaw ElementaryKG–05434
Carmen Dragon ElementaryKG–06421
Diablo Vista ElementaryKG–05470
Fremont ElementaryKG–05433
Grant ElementaryKG–06430
Jack London ElementaryKG–06468
Kimball ElementaryKG–05387
Lone Tree ElementaryKG–05513
Marsh ElementaryKG–05530
Mission ElementaryKG–05479
Muir (John) ElementaryKG–05650
Orchard ParkKG–08716
Sutter ElementaryKG–05464
Thomas Gaines Virtual AcademyKG–08431
Turner ElementaryKG–05436
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Antioch Middle06–08660
Black Diamond Middle07–08369
Dallas Ranch Middle06–08710
Park Middle06–08996
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Antioch High09–121,960
Bidwell Continuation High10–12135
Deer Valley High09–121,851
Dozier-Libbey Medical High09–12699
Live Oak High (Continuation)10–12148
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Prospects High (Alternative)KG–12248
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,317+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
29%
State
60.0%
Local (property tax)
28.6%
Federal
11.4%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
25
Schools
15,038
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% 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 Antioch Unified?
Antioch Unified has 25 public schools, serving a total of 15,038 students.
What is the graduation rate for Antioch Unified?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Antioch Unified spend per student?
Antioch Unified spends $16,317 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Antioch Unified?
74% of students in Antioch Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Antioch Unified?
No, Antioch Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Antioch Unified serve?
Antioch Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Antioch Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Antioch Unified is 40/100. 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.