English
20%
met or exceeded the standard.
4733713California57%
Public school · Dunsmuir Joint Union High
Dunsmuir High
5805 High School Way, Dunsmuir · 61 students · Grades 9–12
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No Scope ScoreDunsmuir High has no 2025 Scope Score.
In 2024–25, 70% of the class graduated in four years (16 of 23); across California, 89%.
Source for this line
- Source
- CDE four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR), 2024–25
- Students
- students who started 9th grade together: 23
- Comparison
- California: graduates divided by students who started 9th grade together, across 2,281 public schools’ rows (our combination, not CDE’s published state rate; 432,702 of 487,177).
Overview
Is Dunsmuir High a good high school?
20% of the 15 students tested met or exceeded the standard in English (reading and writing); 13% did in math. In grade 11, spring 2025, 20% of the 15 students tested met or exceeded the standard in English, against 57% across California. In math, 13% did, against 30% across California. Fewer than 30 students tested, so one year’s result can change a lot. Ask how results looked in other years.
Source for the sentence above
- Source for the sentence
- Source: California’s state tests (CAASPP), California Department of Education, spring 2025 Students: all students tested in grade 11: 15 Comparison: California: CDE’s grade 11 rows for the whole state combined, weighted by students tested (our calculation; 432,651 in English, 431,903 in math tested). The comparisons use the same grade and year.
In its own words
What does Dunsmuir High say about itself?
We haven’t read Dunsmuir High’s website yet. Until we do, the school’s own site is the best place to hear it in its own words.
Tests
How did students here do on state tests?
20% of the 15 students tested met or exceeded the standard in English; 13% did in math.
Math
13%
met or exceeded the standard.
731413California30%
Not metNearly metMetExceeded
In grade 11, spring 2025, 20% of the 15 students tested met or exceeded the standard in English, against 57% across California. In math, 13% did, against 30% across California. Fewer than 30 students tested, so one year’s result can change a lot. Ask how results looked in other years.
The state published these results on October 15, 2026. What changed across California. Spring 2025, grade 11 combined. These are the latest results in our records for these grades. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP).
All four test levels, with the number of students tested
| Students | Exceeded | Met | Nearly met | Not met | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, grade 11 · This school | 13% | 7% | 33% | 47% | 15 |
| English, grade 11 · California | 27% | 30% | 20% | 23% | 432,651 |
| Math, grade 11 · This school | 0% | 13% | 14% | 73% | 15 |
| Math, grade 11 · California | 14% | 16% | 21% | 49% | 431,903 |
Spring 2025, grade 11 combined: 15 tested in English, 15 tested in math. California combines the state’s results for the same grades, weighted by students tested (our calculation).
Who goes here
Who goes here?
White students are the largest group here, at 55% of students. 21 of 44 students missed 10% or more of school days.
Missing school, 2025–26
422023–24522024–25482025–26
21of 44
students were chronically absent. That means they missed 10% or more of school days. That is 48 in 100.
Students, 2024–25
61
students in grades 9–12.
White 55%
Family income
72%
of students qualified for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25, 44 of 61. California: 63%.
Teachers, 2024–25
10
teachers, with 15 years of experience on average.
0% were in their first year.
73% of teaching positions had the right credential, 2021–22.
Suspensions, 2025–26
2.2%
of students were suspended at least once (1 of 45).
Sources: California Department of Education. Each tile names its year.
Full student mix, 2025–26
| Students | Here |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — |
| Asian | — |
| Black or African American | — |
| Filipino | — |
| Two or more races | — |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | — |
| Pacific Islander | — |
| Not reported | — |
Where these figures come from
Attendance and suspensions: California Department of Education, 2025–26. Student mix: the students the state’s attendance file counts, 2025–26; a dash means our records hold no count. Student count: California Department of Education enrollment, 2024–25. Teachers: California Department of Education staffing files, 2024–25.
Teaching credentials: California’s School Accountability Report Card, 2024–25, measured in 2021–22: 5.6 of 7.7 full-time teaching positions. It counts positions, not individual teachers.
After high school
How many students here graduate, and where do they go next?
70% of students graduated in four years in 2024–25. That compares with 89% across California. 39% were ready for college or career (state measure) in 2024–25. 64% of the class of 2023 enrolled in college within 12 months.
ready for college or career (state measure), 2024–25
39%
Across California: 52%.
of graduates finished the UC/CSU course list, 2024–25
25%
At the average California high school: 56%.
Graduation, college and university records
Preparation · each measure describes a different student group
Graduated in four years
70%
Across California: 89%
Ready for college or career (state measure)
39%
Across California: 52%
Finished the UC/CSU course list
25%
Average California high school: 56%
Destinations · class of 2023
Where students who finished high school went
64% enrolled in college within 12 months · 11 students who finished high school
- University of California UC detail ↓0 · 0%
- California State University4 · 37%
- California community college2 · 18%
- In-state private0 · 0%
- Out-of-state, 4-year1 · 9%
- Out-of-state, 2-year0 · 0%
- Not enrolled4 · 36%
Source: CDE college-going records, class of 2023. Shares are our arithmetic: each count divided by all high-school completers (graduates and other students who finished), rounded together so they total 100. “Not enrolled” does not describe employment, military service or other routes.
Where the class of 2023 went
64%enrolled in college within a year
11 completers, class of 2023
- University of California0 (0%)
- California State University4 (37%)
- California community college2 (18%)
- In-state private0 (0%)
- Out-of-state, 4-year1 (9%)
- Out-of-state, 2-year0 (0%)
- Not enrolled4 (36%)
Source: CDE’s college-going rate for the class of 2023 (enrolled in college within 12 months). Shares are our arithmetic: count ÷ completers, rounded together so they total 100. A dash means we have no figure for that row; it isn’t zero.
Where these figures come fromEach measure’s source, student group and definition
- Graduated in four years
- 2024–25 · 16 of 23 students who started 9th grade together. California Department of Education, adjusted cohort graduation records. Comparison is SchoolScope’s combination of graduates and cohort counts across the reference schools, not CDE’s published state rate.
- Ready for college or career (state measure)
- 2024–25 · 9 of 23 students in the state’s measure. California Department of Education, College/Career Indicator (CCI), overall “Prepared” rate, among the students in the indicator’s group. Prepared is CDE’s overall classification, not AP participation or a college admission rate.
- Finished the UC/CSU course list
- 2024–25 · 4 of 16 graduates finished the UC/CSU course list. California Department of Education, A–G completion records (graduates who met the UC/CSU course requirements). Course completion is separate from college enrollment.
- Where students who finished high school went
- CDE college-going records, class of 2023. College enrollment is counted for 12 months after finishing high school and matched to college records, so this runs about two years behind. A dash is unavailable, not zero.
A closer look: UC admission recordsApplied, admitted and enrolled, from each university system’s own records
UC’s own records
University of California
- Applied
- 5
- Admitted
- 5
- Enrolled
- 3
Each fall since 1995
- Fall 2003Applied 5 · Admitted 5 · Enrolled 3
- Fall 2001Applied 6 · Admitted 6 · Enrolled 4
- Fall 1995Applied 5 · Admitted 3 · Enrolled under 3
Advanced courses on record
What other courses and pathways are on record?
- College courses in high school (dual enrollment)
- 10 students took one
Family and staff answers
What would families and staff tell you?
Families can answer a short set of questions about Dunsmuir High. These are not star ratings or reviews.
- Family answers show once 20 families have answered.Until then this page shows how many have answered.
- The questions are about the school, never a person.No question asks about a named teacher or staff member.
- Answers are never part of the Scope Score.They sit beside the state’s records and do not change a school’s score.
Families
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- Does the school tell you how your child is doing, in a way you understand, before report cards arrive?Usually · Sometimes · Rarely
- When you contact the school with a question, do you hear back within two school days?Usually · Sometimes · Rarely · Haven’t contacted them
- Can you get school information in the language you read best?Yes · Mostly · No
- And 4 more questions.
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Staff
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Money
Where does the money go?
$47,409 for each student in 2024–25. California’s high schools spent $20,309 for each student. Dunsmuir Joint Union High’s plan for 2026–27 covers $1 million.
$47,409
for each student at this school, 2024–25- Spent at the school
- $47,409
- The school’s share of district office costs
- $0
- Of the total, from federal funds
- $4,299
- Dunsmuir High$47,409
- California high schools$20,309
The district and California figures combine their high schools, weighted by enrollment (our calculation, 1,655 California schools). Spending does not show how well money is used. Source: California Department of Education, per-school spending report, 2024–25. Funding records ↓
Dunsmuir Joint Union High’s yearly plan
$1million
in the district’s plan for 2026–27$329,345
planned for services for English learners, low-income students and foster youthThis is the district’s plan. It is not this school’s own budget. The plan has 4 goals. The district’s page lists each one. The plan covers $1 million of $2 million in total budgeted spending. Source: Dunsmuir Joint Union High Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), 2026–27.
The neighborhood
What is the area around Dunsmuir High like?
These figures are for everyone who lives in ZIP code 96025. They are not figures for the families at Dunsmuir High.
Typical household income in a year
$46,036
Typical means half are higher and half are lower. The ZIP code is the school’s address, not its attendance area. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024, ZIP code area 96025.
- Typical home value
- $282,900
- People who live in this ZIP code
- 1,906
- Typical age
- 52.6 years
- Adults 25 and older with a four-year college degree
- 27%
What you can do
Who can act on Dunsmuir High’s results?
Dunsmuir Joint Union High’s board decides Dunsmuir High’s plan.
When the plan is set
Dunsmuir Joint Union High’s board must adopt its yearly plan (LCAP) by July 1, after at least one public hearing at an earlier meeting.
How to take part
- Watch the board’s agenda: the hearing is posted at least 72 hours ahead.
- Send written comments on the actions and spending the plan proposes.
- Raise questions through the district’s parent advisory committee; the superintendent must answer its comments in writing.
- Read the midyear report, due by February 28.
State support
The state hasn’t placed Dunsmuir High in a support program. Federal designation under the Every Student Succeeds Act, 2025–26. Source
Questions to ask
What should I ask, and when?
Bring these 6 questions to Dunsmuir High. Confirm anything about applying with the school itself.
On a tour
- How do you support kids who arrive ahead, and kids who arrive behind?
- Which courses and career pathways does the school run, and who can enroll?
- How do counselors help students plan for college, training or work?
- What support is available when a student falls behind on graduation requirements?
At the office
- What time does the day start and end, and is any day shorter?
- Is there care before or after school, and what does it cost?
Getting in
How do I get in?
Ask Dunsmuir Joint Union High which school serves your address.
Where it is
Where is Dunsmuir High?
- Address
- 5805 High School Way, Dunsmuir 96025Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
- Office
- (530) 235-4835
- Website
- dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us
- Administrator
- Jacob MekeelAs the state’s school directory lists it, last updated January 14, 2026.
A school’s place on the map is its address in the state directory. It does not show which homes the school serves. See nearby schools on the map
Short answers to 3 common questions
How do I get in?
Ask Dunsmuir Joint Union High which school serves your address. See the details ↓
How many students reached the top test level here?
In grade 11, spring 2025, 13% exceeded the standard in English, and none did in math. 80% scored below the standard in English and 87% in math. See the details ↓
How often do students miss school or get suspended?
21 of 44 students were chronically absent in 2025–26, meaning they missed 10% or more of school days. 2.2% of students (1 of 45) were suspended at least once in 2025–26. See the details ↓
The full record
Source records
This page is built from 14 sets of records from public data sources. Every figure keeps its source, grades, year and count.
Data updated
October 15, 2026
- Record sets on this page
- 14
- Sources
- California Department of EducationU.S. Census BureauUniversity of CaliforniaU.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil RightsNational Student Clearinghouse
- State test years
- 2017–2026
Results
Students
After high school
Money and staff
Place, downloads and method
Scope Score by year2018–19 to 2024–25 · each year’s inputs, and the score for each year we could verify
The 2024–25 Scope Score uses the state’s college-or-career readiness measure, 2024–25, and is not published for this school. No verified earlier Scope Scores are available here.
| School year | Chronic absence | Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 19 of 63 | 18.8% (13 of 69) |
| 2021–22 | not on file | not on file |
| 2022–23 | not on file | not on file |
| 2023–24 | 29 of 69 | 4.2% (3 of 72) |
| 2024–25 | 33 of 63 | 6.2% (4 of 65) |
Chronic absence and suspension are CDE’s all-students school rates for each year.
No 2019–20 or 2020–21 records in this SchoolScope series
Results by gradeEnglish and math · grade 11 · spring 2026 · % of tested students
What each level means: California's level descriptions.
English · 2025–26 results by grade
| English | Tested | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Proficient or Advanced | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 6 | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | 57% | — |
California is CDE’s statewide English row for each grade, counting every student tested there; the comparisons in the chapters combine these rows for their grades, weighted by students tested (our calculation).
Math · 2025–26 results by grade
| Math | Tested | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Proficient or Advanced | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 6 | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | 32% | — |
California is CDE’s statewide math row for each grade, counting every student tested there; the comparisons in the chapters combine these rows for their grades, weighted by students tested (our calculation).
A grade the school doesn't teach has no row. “Suppressed” marks a result CDE blanks because fewer than 11 students tested (CDE’s reporting rule); “none tested” marks a grade CDE lists with no students tested; “not on file” marks a result missing from the records we hold. None of them means zero.
CDE assessment recordsCDE CAASPP 2026 · every level, as published · raw grade–subject rows
| Grade · subject | Students tested with scores | Proficient or Advanced | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Mean scale score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 · ELA · 2026 | 6 | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed |
| All Grades · ELA · 2026 | 6 | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed |
| Grade 11 · Math · 2026 | 6 | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed |
| All Grades · Math · 2026 | 6 | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed | suppressed |
Every tested year2017–2026 · rates, tested counts, and each grade
English and math by test year · all tested grades
| Year · subject | Students with scores | Top level | Top two levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · English | 6 | — | — |
| 2026 · Math | 6 | — | — |
| 2025 · English | 15 | 13% | 20% |
| 2025 · Math | 15 | 0% | 13% |
| 2024 · English | 19 | 0% | 37% |
| 2024 · Math | 20 | 5% | 10% |
| 2023 · English | 14 | 7% | 50% |
| 2023 · Math | 14 | 0% | 0% |
| 2022 · English | 12 | 0% | 25% |
| 2022 · Math | 12 | 0% | 0% |
| 2019 · English | 13 | 8% | 46% |
| 2019 · Math | 14 | 7% | 36% |
| 2018 · English | 14 | 21% | 57% |
| 2018 · Math | 14 | 0% | 7% |
| 2017 · English | 16 | 6% | 44% |
| 2017 · Math | 16 | 0% | 0% |
Each year names its school year end (2026 = 2025–26). “Students with scores” counts each subject on its own, so don’t add the English and math counts together. A dash is unavailable, not zero.
Earlier years · grade and subject
| Year · grade · subject | Students with scores | Met or exceeded |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Grade 11 · English | 15 | 20% |
| 2025 · Grade 11 · Math | 15 | 13% |
| 2024 · Grade 11 · English | 19 | 37% |
| 2024 · Grade 11 · Math | 20 | 10% |
| 2023 · Grade 11 · English | 14 | 50% |
| 2023 · Grade 11 · Math | 14 | 0% |
| 2022 · Grade 11 · English | 12 | 25% |
| 2022 · Grade 11 · Math | 12 | 0% |
| 2019 · Grade 11 · English | 13 | 46% |
| 2019 · Grade 11 · Math | 14 | 36% |
| 2018 · Grade 11 · English | 14 | 57% |
| 2018 · Grade 11 · Math | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 · Grade 11 · English | 16 | 44% |
| 2017 · Grade 11 · Math | 16 | 0% |
Current 2025–26 grade results appear above. “Students with scores” counts the students tested in that grade, subject and year. A missing result is not zero, and each year’s row is a different group of children.
Attendance and suspensionsState records · this school and each student group · 2018–19 and 2025–26
CDE’s all-students school rates for 2024–25 and 2025–26; the change is the difference between the two rates as printed.
| Year-over-year school rates |
|---|
| Chronic absenteeism2024–25 · 33 of 63 → 2025–26 · 21 of 44 |
| Suspension rate2024–25 · 6.2% (4 of 65) → 2025–26 · 2.2% (1 of 45) · −4.0 percentage points |
| Group | 2018–19 | 2025–26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 8 of 27 | 15 of 27 | — |
| Male | 11 of 36 | 6 of 17 | — |
| White | 15 of 43 | 9 of 24 | — |
| Low-income | 13 of 45 | 18 of 32 | — |
| All students | 19 of 63 | 21 of 44 | — |
Two reported school years only; no intervening-year result is implied. Where fewer than 100 students were counted, the cell shows the count and no change is printed. Source: CDE school-level chronic absenteeism by student group.
Graduation and readinessstate records · each rate for its own year and class of students
| Measure | Source record |
|---|---|
| This school · CCI overall Prepared | CDE College/Career Indicator · CCI source year 2025 · all students · all students in the current four-year graduation cohort, plus only Prepared fifth-year graduates from the prior cohort. Overall CCI Prepared rate 39% · numerator 9 students classified Prepared · denominator 23 CCI students. |
| California · CCI overall Prepared | CDE statewide CCI cohort · CCI source year 2025 · all students · overall Prepared rate 52% · numerator 257,567 students classified Prepared · denominator 497,814 CCI students. |
AP pathway among CCI Prepared studentsCDE College/Career Indicator · CCI source year 2025 · all students · AP pathway rate 0% · AP-pathway numerator 0 · denominator 9 (CCI Prepared students). This measure uses Prepared students as its denominator, not the whole CCI cohort; it is not an AP exam-taking rate or a count of AP courses offered. That cohort includes all students in the current four-year graduation cohort plus only Prepared fifth-year graduates from the prior cohort. In 2025 the pathway accepts two qualifying AP exams, two qualifying AP courses, or a combination of one of each in different subjects.
SchoolScope withholds the high-school score and rank because the CDE CCI cohort has fewer than 30 students. A CDE-reported rate, including a true 0%, remains source evidence; it is not a zero score. The California figure is CDE's statewide CCI student cohort, not an average of SchoolScope's comparable high schools or the SchoolScope school-rank pool.
Graduation rate
70%
AP route, among those ready for college or career
0%
2025 CDE CCI cohort · AP courses, exams, or both; share of students ready for college or career (CDE’s “Prepared”), not course offerings
Finished the UC/CSU course list (A–G)
25%
A–G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-going rate
64%
These source periods and populations differ: graduation uses an adjusted cohort, while A–G completion and college-going use separately reported groups. The rates are shown individually, without a shared performance tier.
UC admissions, universitywidefall 1995–2003 · applied, admitted, enrolled, mean GPA · summed across CEEB codes
| Year | Applied | Admitted | Enrolled | Mean GPA (applied) | Mean GPA (admitted) | Mean GPA (enrolled) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.65 | 3.65 | — |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3.78 | 3.78 | — |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 | under 3 | 3.17 | — | — |
Source: UC admissions by source school. Dated fall first-year UC applicants, admitted students, and enrollees. GPA is each group's mean weighted, capped high-school GPA for 10th/11th-grade college-preparatory courses. SchoolScope leaves GPA unavailable when several CEEB codes contribute rather than combining their means. UC blanks counts under 5 applicants or under 3 admits or enrollees, shown here as “under 5” or “under 3”; — means unavailable, and a reported zero remains zero. A + marks a partial SchoolScope sum of observed counts, not a complete total; missing contributions may be zero. No admit rate is computed here. Complete, matching counts can support a historical descriptive rate, but do not establish a school's effect or predict individual chances. Series shown from 1995.
UC admissions by campuslatest falls on file · each campus counted separately
| Campus | Year | Applied | Admitted | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 2001 | 6 | 3 | under 3 |
| Davis | 2001 | 6 | 6 | under 3 |
| Universitywide | 2003 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Universitywide | 2001 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Universitywide | 1995 | 5 | 3 | under 3 |
Source: UC admissions by source school. Dated fall first-year UC applicants, admitted students, and enrollees. Campus totals are not interchangeable with Universitywide; students can apply to several campuses. Universitywide is separately reported; never derive it by adding campus rows. Universitywide applicant and admit counts are unduplicated. UC blanks counts under 5 applicants or under 3 admits or enrollees, shown here as “under 5” or “under 3”; — means unavailable, and a reported zero remains zero. A + marks a partial SchoolScope sum of observed counts, not a complete total; missing contributions may be zero. No admit rate is computed here; these records do not establish a school's effect or predict individual chances.
Advanced coursework, federal snapshot2023–24 · Civil Rights Data Collection · dated historical snapshot
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| AP offered | not reported |
| AP course count | not reported |
| AP enrollment (male/female) | not reported |
| IB participation | not reported |
| Dual enrollment | offered · 10 enrolled |
| Algebra I in grade 8 | not reported |
| Calculus sections | 0 |
| Physics sections | 1 |
| Chemistry sections | 1 |
| Reported male/female enrollment (CRDC) | 64 |
These counts aren’t part of the Scope Score. “Not reported” means the federal record has no value for that item; it isn’t a zero. Enrollment counts add the male and female students the survey reports.
College destinationsclass of 2023 · state college-going records, 12 months after graduation
| Destination | Completers | % (derived) |
|---|---|---|
| University of California | 0 | 0% |
| California State University | 4 | 37% |
| California community college | 2 | 18% |
| In-state private | 0 | 0% |
| Out-of-state, 4-year | 1 | 9% |
| Out-of-state, 2-year | 0 | 0% |
| Not enrolled | 4 | 36% |
11 students who finished high school, class of 2023 · state-reported college-going rate 64% · % column is computed by SchoolScope (count ÷ all who finished high school; CDE calls them completers), not a CDE-native rate · an unavailable or suppressed cell is marked as missing; a reported zero remains distinct · source: CDE 12-mo CGR, 2023 cohort (the newest published), National Student Clearinghouse match — a different, older vintage than the fall 2003 UC admissions rows above.
Fundingschool and district spending, from state and federal finance records · each row names its fiscal year and measure
Per-pupil spending
District · current expense$35,944 per pupil
NCES F-33 · FY 2020–21 (2021) · fall district membership: 54 pupils
California · selected district mean$14,491 per pupil
NCES F-33 · FY 2020–21 (2021) · SchoolScope’s unweighted mean across 818 selected California district finance records
School-level federal expenditures$4,299 per pupil
CDE ESSA · school-attributed per-pupil record · FY 2024–25 (2025) · source denominator: 61
District current expense · FY 2024–25$51,240 per ADA
CDE SACS Current Expense of Education · district fiscal year ending 2025 · average daily attendance denominator
These figures are not directly comparable: school ESSA attributed spending and NCES district current expense use different measures and populations. Their fiscal years are labeled above.
How the California mean was selected
SchoolScope starts with its selected California finance records, not every NCES California district. For FY 2020–21, it calculates an unweighted mean of NCES F-33 current expense per pupil. District records contribute once, regardless of enrollment. The calculation keeps records with positive per-pupil current expense, enrollment over 100, CCD agency type 1, and a recorded district name; it excludes names ending in County Office of Education, Department of Education, or Superintendent of Schools. This is a SchoolScope calculation, not a state-published spending average.
Selected General Fund operating costs · FY 2024–25 · SchoolScope calculation
Instruction 43%Instruction support 22%Student services 8%Administration 12%Buildings & maintenance 11%Other 4%
| Group | Dollars | Share, to two decimals | Printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruction | $1,094,715 | 43.46% | 43% |
| Instruction support | $563,461 | 22.37% | 22% |
| Student services | $199,974 | 7.94% | 8% |
| Administration | $289,178 | 11.48% | 12% |
| Buildings & maintenance | $274,607 | 10.90% | 11% |
| Other | $97,009 | 3.85% | 4% |
| Total | $2,518,944 | 100.00% | 100% |
These shares are our arithmetic: each group’s dollars divided by the $2,518,944 total of the groups shown, rounded to whole percents by largest remainder so they add up to 100. Dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar, so they can differ from the total by a dollar. SchoolScope groups district-level CDE SACS UserGL actuals from Fund 01, using operating objects 1000–5999 and excluding retiree benefits, food and community services, facilities acquisition, other outgo, and nonagency goals. These shares use that filtered total; they do not exactly break down CDE's official current expense per ADA above. The school-level ESSA figure uses a separate source.
NCES F-33 district fiscal-year history, 2017–2021; latest district record shown: 2021
2021$35,944 per pupil
2020$31,508 per pupil
2019$33,459 per pupil
2018$35,587 per pupil
2017$29,231 per pupil
Staffing recordsstate teacher credential-and-placement and district salary records · each for its own year
Additional workforce records
Properly assigned intern credential holders7.5%
CDE 2024–25 SARC, Teacher Preparation and Placement table; measured school year 2021–22. Share of reported school teaching-position full-time equivalents assigned to properly assigned intern credential holders. A reported 0.0% is shown; unavailable rates are omitted. This is a position share, not a count of current teachers or of emergency permits.
The surrounding ZIP codeCensus Bureau survey, 2020–2024 · ZIP 96025 · not the school’s students
| Measure | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,036 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) | 27% |
| ZIP-area population | 1,906 |
| Median age | 52.6 years |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Median household income covers the past 12 months and is reported in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Bachelor's degree or higher uses adults age 25 and over as its population. A dash is unavailable, not zero; a reported zero remains zero. ZIP-area figures do not establish the school's attendance area or describe its enrolled students. These figures are not part of the Scope Score. See all schools in ZIP code 96025 →
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Data sources: public data sources, including the California Department of Education · state tests (CAASPP) 2025–26 · Scope Score from 2024–25 results, compared across 1,498 high schools · attendance and suspensions by student group from 2018–19 and 2025–26 · district finance for the year each row names · Census survey (ACS) 2020–2024 · UC fall first-year source records — UC blanks counts under 5 applicants or 3 admits or enrollees; “+” marks a partial count; the all-campus total is reported separately · federal civil rights data (CRDC) 2023–24, a past snapshot · state college-going records, class of 2023, matched to National Student Clearinghouse enrollment · Data updated October 15, 2026
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