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Corcoran Joint Unified

California · Public School District
8
Schools
3,267
Students
$17,662
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
87.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+35pp vs nat'l
94.3%
Graduation Rate
+7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Corcoran Joint Unified is a public school district in California serving 3,267 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,662 is above average for a US public school district. 88% 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 42/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bret Harte ElementaryKG–01531
John C. Fremont Elementary02–03472
Mark Twain Elementary04–05524
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
John Muir Middle06–08783
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Corcoran High09–12902
Kings Lake Education Center10–1242
Mission Community Day06–129
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Corcoran AcademyKG–124
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,662+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
75.9%
Local (property tax)
9.2%
Federal
14.9%

State funding accounts for 76% 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
8
Schools
3,267
Students
88%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.3%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,662 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
88% 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 Corcoran Joint Unified?
Corcoran Joint Unified has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,267 students.
What is the graduation rate for Corcoran Joint Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Corcoran Joint Unified spend per student?
Corcoran Joint Unified spends $17,662 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Corcoran Joint Unified?
88% of students in Corcoran Joint Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Corcoran Joint Unified?
No, Corcoran Joint Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Corcoran Joint Unified serve?
Corcoran Joint Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Corcoran Joint Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Corcoran Joint Unified is 42/100. 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.