Sacramento City Unified

District Overview
Headquartered at 5735 47th Ave. in Sacramento, California, Sacramento City Unified School District serves as a major hub for public education within a vibrant large-city setting in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metropolitan area. As an active, traditional public school system operating 73 individual schools, the district offers comprehensive academic pathways spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside adult education programming. Serving as an essential educational network for California's capital city, the district is dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments tailored to the diverse needs of its sprawling urban community.

The district supports a diverse student body of nearly 38,000 learners, reflecting a vibrant mix of backgrounds, including large Hispanic, Asian, White, Black, and multi-racial student populations. To effectively guide and empower this robust enrollment, Sacramento City Unified employs a comprehensive workforce totaling more than 7,600 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features approximately 3,440 full-time equivalent teachers, over 470 instructional aides, and more than 3,700 support staff professionals, working together to deliver strong academic instruction, individualized learning assistance, and well-rounded operational support across all grade levels.
73
Total Schools
37,913
Total Students
3,440.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sacramento City Unified
Demographic Student Count
White6,785
Hispanic15,888
Black4,050
Asian6,994
Two or More3,197
American Indian195
Pacific Islander787
  • Hispanic
    15,888 (41.9%)
  • Asian
    6,994 (18.5%)
  • White
    6,785 (17.9%)
  • Black
    4,050 (10.7%)
  • Two or More
    3,197 (8.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    787 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    195 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sacramento City Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary51
Middle8
High13
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:5 Charter Schools
Number of schools:73
Students:37,913*
Teachers (FTE):3,440.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.0
Schools in Sacramento City Unified
Found 73 Schools