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San Juan Unified

California · Public School District
67
Schools
37,776
Students
$19,163
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
53.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

San Juan Unified is a public school district in California serving 37,776 students across 67 schools. It includes 42 elementary, 9 middle, 15 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,163 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (67)
Elementary Schools42 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert Schweitzer ElementaryKG–05287
Arlington Heights ElementaryKG–05357
Cambridge Heights ElementaryKG–05313
Cameron Ranch ElementaryKG–05370
Carmichael ElementaryKG–05337
Carriage Drive ElementaryKG–06414
Charles Peck ElementaryKG–05306
Cottage ElementaryKG–05492
Coyle Avenue ElementaryKG–05331
Del Dayo ElementaryKG–06516
Del Paso Manor ElementaryKG–06704
Dyer-Kelly ElementaryKG–05751
Earl Legette ElementaryKG–06546
Gold River Discovery Center K-8KG–08699
Grand Oaks ElementaryKG–05309
Green Oaks Fundamental ElementaryKG–05296
Greer ElementaryKG–05711
Harry Dewey Fundamental ElementaryKG–06379
Howe Avenue ElementaryKG–05721
James R. Cowan Fundamental ElementaryKG–06387
Kingswood K-8KG–08524
Lichen K-8KG–08492
Mariemont ElementaryKG–05559
Mariposa Avenue ElementaryKG–05297
Marvin Marshall Preschool and Children's CenterKG–010
Mary Deterding ElementaryKG–06612
Mission Avenue Open ElementaryKG–06405
Northridge ElementaryKG–06370
Oakview Community ElementaryKG–05426
Orangevale Open K-8KG–08572
Ottomon Way ElementaryKG–05264
Pasadena Avenue ElementaryKG–05333
Pershing ElementaryKG–06513
Sierra Oaks K-8KG–08615
Skycrest ElementaryKG–05413
Starr King K-8KG–08806
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8KG–08816
Thomas Kelly ElementaryKG–05345
Trajan ElementaryKG–05402
Twin Lakes ElementaryKG–06471
Whitney Avenue ElementaryKG–05400
Woodside K-8KG–08395
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andrew Carnegie Middle06–08751
Arcade Fundamental Middle06–08407
Arden Middle06–08922
John Barrett Middle06–08672
Katherine Johnson Middle06–08548
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle06–08650
Sylvan Middle06–08647
Will Rogers Middle06–08605
Winston Churchill Middle06–08935
High Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bella Vista High09–121,924
Casa Roble Fundamental High09–121,116
Del Campo High09–121,649
El Camino Fundamental High09–121,246
El Sereno Alternative Education09–12132
Encina Preparatory High09–12663
La Entrada Continuation High09–12113
La Vista Center06–1234
Laurel Ruff Transition12–12145
Meraki High08–1286
Mesa Verde High09–12888
Mira Loma High09–121,678
Rio Americano High09–121,884
San Juan Choices CharterCharter06–12217
San Juan High09–12559
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ralph Richardson CenterKG–1249
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,163+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
32%
State
54.0%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal
14.3%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
67
Schools
37,776
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,163 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 67 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Juan Unified?
San Juan Unified has 67 public schools, serving a total of 37,776 students.
What is the graduation rate for San Juan Unified?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does San Juan Unified spend per student?
San Juan Unified spends $19,163 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in San Juan Unified?
54% of students in San Juan Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in San Juan Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 67 schools in San Juan Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does San Juan Unified serve?
San Juan Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for San Juan Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in San Juan Unified is 44/100. 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.