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Tustin Unified

California · Public School District
28
Schools
21,694
Students
$14,952
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
42.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
94.8%
Graduation Rate
+8.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tustin Unified is a public school district in California serving 21,694 students across 28 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,952 is near the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (28)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C. E. Utt Middle06–08610
Columbus Tustin Middle06–08609
Hewes Middle06–08869
Pioneer Middle06–08881
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arnold O. Beckman High09–122,798
Foothill High09–122,276
Hillview High (Continuation)09–12203
Legacy Magnet Academy06–12806
Tustin High09–121,990
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tustin ConnectKG–12303
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,952Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
54%
State
38.0%
Local (property tax)
53.9%
Federal
8.1%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
21,694
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.8%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.8% graduation rate — 8.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 28 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tustin Unified?
Tustin Unified has 28 public schools, serving a total of 21,694 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tustin Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tustin Unified spend per student?
Tustin Unified spends $14,952 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tustin Unified?
43% of students in Tustin Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tustin Unified?
No, Tustin Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tustin Unified serve?
Tustin Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tustin Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tustin Unified is 55/100. 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.