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Clovis Unified

California · Public School District
49
Schools
42,771
Students
$15,081
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
47.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Clovis Unified is a public school district in California serving 42,771 students across 49 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,081 is near the national average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (49)
Elementary Schools34 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bud Rank ElementaryKG–06652
Cedarwood ElementaryKG–06782
Century ElementaryKG–06660
Clovis ElementaryKG–06670
Cole ElementaryKG–06680
Copper Hills ElementaryKG–06624
Dry Creek ElementaryKG–06950
Fancher Creek ElementaryKG–06692
Fort Washington ElementaryKG–06579
Freedom ElementaryKG–06697
Garfield ElementaryKG–06602
Gettysburg ElementaryKG–06673
James S. Fugman ElementaryKG–06808
Janet L. Young ElementaryKG–06655
Jefferson ElementaryKG–06582
Liberty ElementaryKG–06621
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06654
Maple Creek ElementaryKG–06552
Mickey Cox ElementaryKG–06640
Miramonte ElementaryKG–06567
Mountain View ElementaryKG–06581
Nelson ElementaryKG–06483
Pinedale ElementaryKG–06488
Reagan ElementaryKG–06749
Red Bank ElementaryKG–06795
Riverview ElementaryKG–06656
Roger S. Oraze ElementaryKG–06840
Sierra Vista ElementaryKG–06503
Tarpey ElementaryKG–06653
Temperance-Kutner ElementaryKG–06634
Valley Oak ElementaryKG–06496
Virginia R. Boris ElementaryKG–06740
Weldon ElementaryKG–06556
Woods (Harold L.) ElementaryKG–06685
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alta Sierra Intermediate07–081,284
Clark Intermediate07–081,462
Clovis Community Day Elementary04–061
Granite Ridge Intermediate07–081,118
Kastner Intermediate07–081,133
Reyburn Intermediate07–081,643
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buchanan High09–122,601
Clovis Community Day Secondary07–1245
Clovis East High09–122,768
Clovis High09–122,905
Clovis North High09–122,389
Clovis West High09–122,089
Gateway High (Continuation)09–12276
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clovis Online CharterCharterKG–12813
Enterprise AlternativeKG–1245
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,081Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
29%
State
61.7%
Local (property tax)
28.8%
Federal
9.6%

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
49
Schools
42,771
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 49 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clovis Unified?
Clovis Unified has 49 public schools, serving a total of 42,771 students.
What is the graduation rate for Clovis Unified?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Clovis Unified spend per student?
Clovis Unified spends $15,081 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Clovis Unified?
47% of students in Clovis Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Clovis Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 49 schools in Clovis Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Clovis Unified serve?
Clovis Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Clovis Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Clovis Unified is 49/100. 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.