Western Placer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,877 students in Western Placer Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Western Placer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Western Placer Unified School District, which is ranked #450 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
38 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
490 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,534 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
56%
# Black Students
126 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,028 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
51%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
630 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
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:
737
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
541
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
551
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
586
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
572
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
568
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
543
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
618
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
607
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
693
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
632
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
695
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 $17,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,118 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,877 students.
What is the rank of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District is ranked #450 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Placer Unified School District?
51% of Western Placer Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Western Placer Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,118 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 7,877 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
