Charter Oak Unified

District Overview
Located at 20240 East Cienega Avenue in Covina, California, Charter Oak Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving a large suburban community within the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. As a non-charter district, Charter Oak manages ten operational schools that deliver a seamless educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education programs. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about the district's offerings through its official web portal at www.cousd.net or by contacting the administrative central office at (626) 966-8331.

The district educates a diverse student body of 4,314 pupils, characterized by a vibrant multicultural composition that includes a significant Hispanic majority alongside White, Asian, multiracial, and Black student populations. To effectively serve these learners across elementary, middle, and high school grades, Charter Oak Unified relies on a broad staffing infrastructure totaling over 1,043 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated team features approximately 388 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by more than 120 instructional aides and over 535 specialized support personnel, ensuring students receive both personalized academic care and comprehensive institutional resources.
10
Total Schools
4,314
Total Students
388.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charter Oak Unified
Demographic Student Count
White501
Hispanic3,236
Black110
Asian318
Two or More124
American Indian20
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    3,236 (75.1%)
  • White
    501 (11.6%)
  • Asian
    318 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    124 (2.9%)
  • Black
    110 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Charter Oak Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High3
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:10
Students:4,314*
Teachers (FTE):388.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.1