District Overview
Located at 1889 Lawrence Rd. in Santa Clara, California, Santa Clara Unified is an active, traditional public school district situated in a midsize city environment within the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan region. Operating 30 schools across its community, the district offers a comprehensive educational framework spanning kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education programs. In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 14,448 children and adult learners. This population reflects a culturally rich community, notably including large representation among Hispanic (5,499) and Asian (5,225) students, alongside White (2,296), multiracial (917), and Black (354) student groups.

To foster a supportive learning environment across its primary and secondary campuses, Santa Clara Unified maintains a sizable staffing structure comprising nearly 3,495 full-time equivalent (FTE) team members. The academic experience is spearheaded by approximately 1,521 FTE teachers, who work alongside more than 313 FTE instructional aides to deliver tailored classroom support. Additionally, over 1,661 FTE support personnel provide administrative, operational, and student-centered care to keep campuses running efficiently. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can explore further details on district initiatives by visiting their official website at www.santaclarausd.org or by calling their main office at (408) 423-2000.
30
Total Schools
14,448
Total Students
1,520.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Clara Unified
Demographic Student Count
White2,296
Hispanic5,499
Black354
Asian5,225
Two or More917
American Indian76
Pacific Islander68
  • Hispanic
    5,499 (38.1%)
  • Asian
    5,225 (36.2%)
  • White
    2,296 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    917 (6.4%)
  • Black
    354 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    76 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    68 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Santa Clara Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle4
High6
Other1
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:30
Students:14,448*
Teachers (FTE):1,520.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.5
Schools in Santa Clara Unified
Found 30 Schools
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