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Public Safety Academy District

California · Public School District
1
Schools
385
Students
$14,700
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
96.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+45pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Public Safety Academy District is a public school district in California serving 385 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,700 is near the national average for a US public school district. 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Public Safety AcademyCharter06–12385
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,700Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
76.0%
Local (property tax)
8.2%
Federal
15.8%

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
1
Schools
385
Students
97%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Public Safety Academy District?
Public Safety Academy District has 1 public school, serving a total of 385 students.
What is the graduation rate for Public Safety Academy District?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Public Safety Academy District spend per student?
Public Safety Academy District spends $14,700 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Public Safety Academy District?
97% of students in Public Safety Academy District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Public Safety Academy District?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Public Safety Academy District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Public Safety Academy District serve?
Public Safety Academy District serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.