District Overview
Located at 13000 New Airport Road in Auburn, California, the Placer Union High School District serves as a premier suburban educational system within the greater Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district operating five distinct campuses, it specializes in comprehensive secondary education, catering to students in grades 9 through 12 while also offering adult education programs. The district currently educates a vibrant student body of 3,822 scholars, featuring a well-balanced enrollment spread across its freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes. This dedicated focus on the high school experience allows the district to tailor its academic pathways, extracurricular offerings, and college-and-career readiness initiatives specifically to the developmental needs of young adults.

A strong, multi-faceted workforce underpins the district's operational and academic success, supported by a total staffing commitment of approximately 729 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. Direct classroom instruction is driven by more than 335 FTE teachers, who are assisted by nearly 27 FTE instructional aides offering targeted learning support. Additionally, an extensive team of over 366 FTE support staff members manages campus operations, student services, and administrative functions to ensure a safe and enriched learning environment. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, Placer Union High School District exemplifies a well-resourced learning community dedicated to academic rigor and student well-being in northern California.
5
Total Schools
3,822
Total Students
335.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Placer Union High
Demographic Student Count
White2,596
Hispanic705
Black22
Asian80
Two or More359
American Indian33
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,596 (68.3%)
  • Hispanic
    705 (18.6%)
  • Two or More
    359 (9.4%)
  • Asian
    80 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    33 (0.9%)
  • Black
    22 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Placer Union High
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High6
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:5
Students:3,822*
Teachers (FTE):335.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.4
Schools in Placer Union High
Found 6 Schools