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Castro Valley Unified

California · Public School District
15
Schools
9,191
Students
$21,413
Per-Pupil Spend
+49% nat'l
35.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
94.2%
Graduation Rate
+7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Castro Valley Unified is a public school district in California serving 9,191 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,413 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Castro Valley ElementaryKG–05472
Chabot ElementaryKG–05470
Independent ElementaryKG–05634
Jensen Ranch ElementaryKG–05382
Marshall ElementaryKG–05491
Palomares ElementaryKG–05121
Proctor ElementaryKG–05584
Stanton ElementaryKG–05492
Vannoy ElementaryKG–05441
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon Middle06–081,332
Creekside Middle06–08760
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Castro Valley High09–122,799
Redwood Continuation High09–12122
Roy A. Johnson High09–1224
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Castro Valley Virtual AcademyKG–1267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,413+49% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
27%
State
62.3%
Local (property tax)
26.6%
Federal
11.1%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
15
Schools
9,191
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.2%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.2% graduation rate — 7.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,413 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Castro Valley Unified has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,191 students.
What is the graduation rate for Castro Valley Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Castro Valley Unified spend per student?
Castro Valley Unified spends $21,413 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Castro Valley Unified?
35% of students in Castro Valley Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Castro Valley Unified?
No, Castro Valley Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Castro Valley Unified serve?
Castro Valley Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Castro Valley Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Castro Valley Unified is 56/100. 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.