Tustin 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (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 28 public schools serving 21,474 students in Tustin 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 Tustin Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked #320 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,321 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
25%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,946 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
339 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,256 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
20%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,505 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
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:
1,735
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,391
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,358
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,465
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,576
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,540
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,659
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,629
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,629
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,697
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,909
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,922
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,964
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 $16,059 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Tustin Unified School District?
Tustin Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 21,474 students.
What is the rank of Tustin Unified School District?
Tustin Unified School District is ranked #320 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tustin Unified School District?
46% of Tustin Unified School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tustin Unified School District?
Tustin Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tustin Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 21,474 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
