Poway Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 34,755 students in Poway Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Poway Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Poway Unified School District, which is ranked #76 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
45 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10,577 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
30%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,100 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
590 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
13,185 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
38%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,146 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,112
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,277
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,462
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,589
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,605
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,624
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,563
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,616
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,563
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,679
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,775
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,801
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,089
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,652 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Poway Unified School District?
Poway Unified School District manages 39 public schools serving 34,755 students.
What is the rank of Poway Unified School District?
Poway Unified School District is ranked #76 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poway Unified School District?
38% of Poway Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poway Unified School District?
Poway Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Poway Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,652 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 39 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 34,755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
