2019 Most Diverse School Districts in CaliforniaAbout this List

Natomas Unified School District

• School District
• Sacramento, CA
• 27

Senior: My experience at Np3 is very good! We have received multiple awards for being in the top 3 schools in California! Our campus is very diverse and helps you with the college experience tramendoisly. Our campus is very safe and our faculty is very resourceful. Any question you ask, they always answer in the most genuine and respectful way. However, sports to many students is an issue. We do not have sports only clubs because administration feels that all students should only focus on academics. Going along with academics, we offer a variety of AP courses in all subjects.
Read 27 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 19 Total Schools
• 14,298 Students

Elk Grove Unified School District

• School District
• Elk Grove, CA
• 142

Alum: I liked the curriculum, teacher and clubs at EGUSD. The classes were somewhat hard at times, it varied. Teachers were good and were on point with there teaching. Teachers even stayed way after to class to make sure you understood the material. Clubs were fantastic! I especially loved Desi Club at Samuel Jackman Middle School. Many indians/pakistanis were in there to truly express there unique yet similar cultures. A few EGSUD schools i went had poor school spirit. John Reith and Prarie Elementary had decent school spirit.Sports are bad at some schools, such as Valley but good at Jackman. I wouldn't say it's the school district with the most resources, such as money but they get by with what they do have. Parents are deeply involved in John Reith, LCHS and somewhat in jackman. At james rutter parents are not really involved with there students school life. EGUSD schools truly prepare students for college and the work force. Overall EGUSD is not too bad.
Read 142 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 67 Total Schools
• 62,232 Students

Lincoln Unified School District

• School District
• Stockton, CA
• 36

Senior: My time at Lincoln Unified School District has been bittersweet. My elementary school experience was not the best as teachers didn't care for students as much as at other schools in the district. My brother went through the same elementary school and has an IEP. The resource teacher as well as his other teachers didn't know how to help him improve his grades. We both attended the same middle school and my experience there was terrific. I got used to what high school might be like, while making friends from all over the district. High school has been rough. I've gotten stuck with teachers who enjoy seeing their students squirm and I've also had teachers who want the best for all of their students. I definitely think there is room for improvement in the elementary schools and the high school. Teachers just don't care and have no interest in teaching kids. It seems like every year I get at least one teacher who tears people down and enjoys it. This is my main concern.
Read 36 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 13 Total Schools
• 9,298 Students

Culver City Unified School District

• School District
• Culver City, CA
• 25

Senior: Beautiful accepting community. The teachers know what they're doing and in my experience have always been extremely accepting and allow a safe place. Schools are clean, advanced in technology, and beautiful. CCUSD is a great choice!
Read 25 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 9 Total Schools
• 6,763 Students

Spencer Valley Elementary School District

• School District
• Santa Ysabel, CA
• 1

Alum: This school and its staff will always have a special place in my heart. I am glad me and my siblings all had such a wonderful experience here.
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• A

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 2,736 Students

New Haven Unified School District

• School District
• Union City, CA
• 26

Senior: As an immigrant student, this school district's diversity helped me as a student to grow and explore new possibilities. Diversity is what the New Haven Unified District is well-known for. With this type of environment has helped create safety within the schools. During my junior year, the entire school was put on lockdown, after a dangerous threat. Although the lockdown lasted for two hours, I was impressed by the staff, especially teachers in ensuring every students' safety inside the classroom. Each room had a bucket with basic necessities. The lockdown was announced before lunchtime, therefore many students were hungry and needed use restrooms. Thankfully the classroom had a bucket of basic emergency needs. What made me even more touched is how my teacher was able to offer her own lunch in order to ease hunger for her students. I was deeply touched by her selfless gesture and her concerns for her students
Read 26 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 13 Total Schools
• 12,171 Students

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

• School District
• Fairfield, CA
• 57

Senior: Something I definitely enjoyed about this school district is the diversity of several different cultures and ethinicities. The diversity was never looked at in a shameful way and it was always encouraged and appreciated by the school district administrators as well as the students. Something that I would like to see change is the spending of money for things that do not have a beneficial impact on our education. The investment in more advanced technology has led to easier accessibility to assignments and whatnot, however there are also quite a few downfalls such as it being a distraction especially to younger age groups, irresponsibility from some students, or technical issues that may interrupt the class period.
Read 57 Reviews

• C

• A+

• 29 Total Schools
• 21,554 Students

John Swett Unified School District

• School District
• Rodeo, CA
• 4

Senior: We are a small district, so focus on high school students to achieve their goals are high. I have enjoyed all my 4 years attending high school there, i won't change it for anything, teachers are great, and help you out if needed. Going to school in a small town has its perks also, everybody went to school together from preschool to your senior year attending, im am taking steps for my next adventure, which is college, the school prepares us for college with help in financial aid classes, college fairs. Meetings with our counslers and teachers to help us decide what field we are interested in and educate us on our furture career. In a few more months i will be a high school graduate, and headed to college to start my life as a adult and find my place in our society, its going to be tough but im looking foward to the challenge, john swett unified school district has prepared me for.
Read 4 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 1,754 Students

Santa Clara Unified School District

• School District
• Santa Clara, CA
• 32

Senior: I was very fortunate to have stayed in the same school district for these past fourteen years. Every school I've ever attended within this district has been a great experience for me. I've made great friends & created memories that I'll always remember like science camp or my AVID field trips. If it wasn't for the few teachers I connected with I wouldn't have ever considered furthering my education. The administration has definitely been improving education throughout elementary schools all the way up to high school by adding even more resources for students to utilize such as giving students chrome laptops or implementing STEM programs. In every school within this district you'll find teachers who are passionate about their jobs and students definitely notice. Many teachers have community ties with the school their teaching at and it's very admirable. Overall I have enjoyed and will miss my time here within the Santa Clara Unified School District.
Read 32 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 25 Total Schools
• 15,351 Students

Redlands Unified School District

• School District
• Redlands, CA
• 87

Junior: The Redlands Unified School District does have flaws, it is most definitely not perfect. The amount of involvement with the schools make students feel much more welcome I think, than any other district (I’ve been in one other district before). The amount of “experiments” that are being done with current juniors (like myself) are quite annoying. The English and Math SBACC, the curriculum changes are all very heat of the moment actions that I am sure all current juniors despise. We also need to work on the school lunches for students. I personally bring my own lunch because of the poor food choices at school. But, the counselors, administration and so on make the school much more enjoyable. I am very glad to be Ina situation where I have the choice to speak about these topics because it could help the foundation of the schools within this district.
Read 87 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 26 Total Schools
• 21,264 Students

Grossmont Union High School District

• School District
• La Mesa, CA
• 99

Senior: During my four years the Grossmont Union High School has been good in many ways! It was opened up many doors for many students to overcome their obstacles and reCh their goals. I know many students of the Grosmmont Union High School District are approciating their opportunity, some more than others. The only dislike about the district I have is how they were too involved in certain movements that were very meaningful to students like me. Yes, many students are welcome and they know, but sopport for clubs or actually demonstating in a touching way to others how the district is unified to stand up for its students would be great.
Read 99 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 19 Total Schools
• 21,860 Students

Sacramento City Unified School District

• School District
• Sacramento, CA
• 127

Senior: I have been in the Sacramento City Unified School District since I was in the second grade. It has been a wonderful district that has a lot to offer. I have been apart of many programs, activities, and field trips that have all been provided through the Sacramento City Unified School District.I have also made awesome friends that have been in the district for as long as I have been. Overall the Sacramento Unified School District has taught me everything that I know and have made me a great student with a mind set to succeed. I would not change anything about the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Read 127 Reviews

• C+

• A+

• 81 Total Schools
• 46,760 Students

Antioch Unified School District

• School District
• Antioch, CA
• 33

Parent: Dozier Libbey Medical High School has been a phenomenal experience for my daughter (to say the least). My daughter is enjoying the rapport with her teachers. In her opinion, all of the teachers here have an equally vested interest in the students and it appears to be based on merit and she likes that it's fair and diversified.

Her only regret is that the seniors of 2018-2019 won't be going to Disneyland.
Read 33 Reviews

• C

• A+

• 28 Total Schools
• 17,874 Students

San Leandro Unified School District

• School District
• San Leandro, CA
• 33

Senior: I have attended San Leandro Unified School District my whole K-12 education. As a student, I never felt as if I was an outcast. The school district is a very diverse district which made me comfortable and allowed me to be a prosperous student. The district also provides the highest level of education they can give to their students. I never felt as if I was falling behind in my classes because my teachers knew what they were doing. Besides the classroom environment, the parents and administration who are apart of the district are phenomenal. They are passionate about providing the best resources to the students and making sure we are all college-ready by the time we graduate. The district also provides us with an abundance of opportunties to volunteer in our community, internships, mentoring, tutoring, clubs, sports, and much more. These opportunities are all opportunities that build and shape a student from San Leandro Unified School District.
Read 33 Reviews

• C

• A+

• 12 Total Schools
• 8,560 Students

Tracy Joint Unified School District

• School District
• Tracy, CA
• 61

Senior: Being a senior at Tracy high school I’ve experienced almost 4 great years on campus. I have a strong interest in pursuing music as a career. Tracy high school has provided me with a fantastic music education. I am enrolled in their performing arts magnet program. Through this program I have given the opportunity to play in an orchestra, jazz band, and Symphonic band. Through the performing arts magnet program I Earned the opportunity to be involved in my county’s honor orchestra and the city of Tracy honor band. Because of my education at Tracy high school I’ve learned to play with different musicians throughout the area, and I’ve worked under the leadership of different conductors. These opportunities have provided me with an excellent base of music education, of which I hope to further build upon in college.
Read 61 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 24 Total Schools
• 16,702 Students

Berkeley Unified School District

• School District
• Berkeley, CA
• 29

Senior: Berkeley High is a very progressive community with a lot of diversity and student activism. While most people enjoy being at BHS, campus life isn't perfect. There is a lot of controversy over the lottery system that decides who goes into which small school, which causes a serious divide amongst the races because it is evident that the people of color are being put into less academically rigorous small schools, while most caucasians are going into academic choice or IB. This is a problem that is often talked about, but far from a solution. For the most part, classes are interesting, teachers are decent, and students are passionate about their high school experiences.
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• A-

• A+

• 19 Total Schools
• 10,462 Students

San Diego Unified School District

• School District
• San Diego, CA
• 504

Alum: I attended schools in SDUSD from K-12, and can say with sincerity that they care about their students, as well as their success in academia and in life. Integrity, Honesty, and Courage. Three values regarded extremely highly by the district, instilled in students through encouraging involvement in extracurricular activities, hosting spirited and lively campus events, challenging its students to be their best. They do a great job of preparing their students for their long journey ahead called life!
Read 504 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 229 Total Schools
• 129,380 Students

Center Joint Unified School District

• School District
• Antelope, CA
• 16

Senior: My experience varies between the different schools in the district. In my experience the high school (Center) is better than the middle school/junior school, and I graded based on Center high school. What I would like to see change is the dress code (less strict) , more counseler-student interaction, and the school needs to work on letting the non AP students know about the A-G requirements. Overall, the district is okay.
Read 16 Reviews

• C+

• A+

• 9 Total Schools
• 4,522 Students

Wiseburn Elementary School District

• School District
• Hawthorne, CA
• 2

Senior: I really enjoyed growing up in the Wiseburn district. Not only did I live in the area, but making friends was really easy because everyone lived in the same area as I did, which can be difficult especially for elementary school. I saw the same faces from kindergarten all way up to 8th grade, and I developed friendships that lasted even into high school.
Read 2 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,877 Students

Vallejo City Unified School District

• School District
• Vallejo, CA
• 34

Alum: I have been with the Vallejo City Unified School District from kindergarten to the 12th grade and this made me feel like I was part of something good because I was so familiar with how things work in this district. Because Vallejo is part of the Bay Area it has such a wonderful diversity. Vallejo is so diverse that this helps benefit our education system to make it more whole and well-rounded. We accommodate for different types of students/familiies and because of this the district is open to ideas. I met a lady from the district during a volunteer event. The lady says it is a hard job working in the education system, but they are really trying even if the students and teachers don't see that. Vallejo has its good side and bad side like every other town. We really do care about our students safety by having campus safety officers walking around and the district continues to make modifications with safety rules.
Read 34 Reviews

• D-

• A+

• 26 Total Schools
• 14,736 Students

ABC Unified School District

• School District
• Cerritos, CA
• 75

Senior: Within the ABC unified school district I got plenty of help and support whenever I needed it. There is a lot of diversity and I am truly fond of that. Some challenges that I have faced came from the way some teachers taught in their classrooms. I would have wanted to see more activities and announcements that made students aware that they were happening. I would have also wanted teachers to have brought up news events in order to get students to understand what is going on outside of school. Other than that everything was amazing!
Read 75 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 30 Total Schools
• 20,863 Students

Corona-Norco Unified School District

• School District
• Norco, CA
• 168

Parent: I can’t begin to tell you how great this school district is! From admistration to teachers to all the support staff involved at the district to schools, everyone puts the kids first and are on the same team! They truly do hire and train the best, maybe that’s why it’s so hard for new teachers to get in because the competition is fierce to enter this district. I have two boys that attend Temescal Valley Elementary and El Cerrito middle and I wouldn’t have it any other way! No wonder corona Home prices shot through the roof and slowing catching up to Orange County! I would put this district up with the best of the best and highly recommend to all parents!
Read 168 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 53 Total Schools
• 53,215 Students

Alameda City Unified School District

• School District
• Alameda, CA
• 15

Junior: Alameda Unified District has helped its students in many ways. As a student in the AUSD school system for 11 years, I have always had great teachers and held to high expectations and exceeded them due to the great staff. Although the education system is terrific, the school district could do more to address discrimination and hate speech among their high schools by being direct. With a diverse community of students, AUSD should be much more straightforward in addressing hate speech found at their schools and not shy away from it or simply send letters and voicemails home. They should also keep families updated on what the consequences of those who caused them will be.
Read 15 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 22 Total Schools
• 11,063 Students

New Jerusalem Elementary School District

• School District
• Tracy, CA
• 2

Senior: The New Jerusalem school district is highly relational, and realizes the value of community. Students learn better when they are placed in an area where they feel safe and like they can freely/openly ask questions or for help. However, as with many schools, the school lunch provided is quite unappealing and overpriced. But, there is a snack shack dubbed "the Dragon Cafe" which is run by student volunteers and offers several substitutes for the school lunch. Overall, the school is both academically challenging, a safe community, and full of resources to help students achieve.
Read 2 Reviews

• C+

• A+

• 16 Total Schools
• 5,015 Students

Sausalito Marin City School District

• School District
• Sausalito, CA

• C

• A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 521 Students