Santa Clara Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 14,199 students in Santa Clara Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Clara Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked #318 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 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
71 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5,120 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
36%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,283 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
349 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,385 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
17%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
59 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
913 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
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:
1,387
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,146
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,083
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,057
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,096
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,031
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,022
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,002
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,007
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
999
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,128
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,110
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,131
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 $32,097 is higher 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 $38,849 is higher 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 Santa Clara Unified School District?
Santa Clara Unified School District manages 30 public schools serving 14,199 students.
What is the rank of Santa Clara Unified School District?
Santa Clara Unified School District is ranked #318 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara Unified School District?
37% of Santa Clara Unified School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Clara Unified School District?
Santa Clara Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Clara Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,849 is higher 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: 30 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 14,199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
