District Overview
Headquartered at 4100 Normal St. in San Diego, California, San Diego Unified is an active public school district serving one of the nation's most dynamic coastal communities. Situated within a large city setting in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan region, the district oversees 175 operational schools that provide comprehensive instruction spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education opportunities. With an enrollment of over 95,000 students, the district reflects a richly diverse student body, including strong representation among Hispanic, White, Asian, multiracial, and Black learners, making it a pivotal hub for urban education in Southern California.

To support its expansive learning community, San Diego Unified operates with a substantial workforce of nearly 21,820 full-time equivalent personnel. The academic environment is driven by an instructional team of approximately 8,280 full-time equivalent teachers and over 2,310 instructional aides who provide direct learning support in the classroom. Complementing the faculty, more than 11,200 support staff members handle vital administrative, operational, and student welfare services across the district. For parents, students, and researchers alike, San Diego Unified offers an extensive educational infrastructure backed by dedicated staff, with further information accessible through its main administrative offices or official web portal at sandiegounified.org.
175
Total Schools
95,175
Total Students
8,280.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Diego Unified
Demographic Student Count
White22,963
Hispanic42,346
Black6,759
Asian13,453
Two or More9,020
American Indian218
Pacific Islander361
  • Hispanic
    42,346 (44.5%)
  • White
    22,963 (24.1%)
  • Asian
    13,453 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    9,020 (9.5%)
  • Black
    6,759 (7.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    361 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    218 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in San Diego Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary120
Middle24
High25
Other8
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:175
Students:95,175*
Teachers (FTE):8,280.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.5
Schools in San Diego Unified
Found 177 Schools
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