District Overview
Located in California's Central Valley within the greater Fresno metropolitan area, Selma Unified School District serves as a vibrant educational hub for the community of Selma, California. Operating from its central office at 3036 Thompson Ave., this open, traditional public school district encompasses 12 active schools in a fringe town setting. The district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, in addition to supporting adult education programs. With a total enrollment of 5,914 students, Selma Unified reflects a rich and diverse student population, predominantly serving Hispanic families (5,436 students) alongside Asian, White, Black, American Indian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial scholars across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.

To support academic success and holistic student development, Selma Unified maintains a robust institutional workforce of nearly 1,450 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is led by approximately 560 FTE teachers, who are assisted by more than 135 instructional aides to provide targeted classroom learning support. Furthermore, an extensive team of over 750 support staff members ensures smooth operational functions, health services, and student enrichment programs across all 12 campuses. Parents, prospective students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's academic performance, community initiatives, and enrollment opportunities are encouraged to contact the district headquarters at (559) 898-6500 or explore resources online at www.selmausd.org.
12
Total Schools
5,914
Total Students
559.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selma Unified
Demographic Student Count
White218
Hispanic5,436
Black23
Asian183
Two or More28
American Indian16
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    5,436 (91.9%)
  • White
    218 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    183 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (0.5%)
  • Black
    23 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    16 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Selma Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High4
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:12
Students:5,914*
Teachers (FTE):559.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.6
Schools in Selma Unified
Found 13 Schools