2023 Most Diverse School Districts in California

• Sacramento, CA•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  53 reviews

Senior: This school district really does care about helping their students succeed and making sure that they're ready for the next level. The diversity in this district is amazing for I haven't seen before knowing that some school districts have a large majority of one race. It has given me so many opportunities that I felt so blessed to feel like I was in a place where I could feel accepted and not judged by the color of my skin. I can't forget the school activities that occurred throughout the week! The sports, band, and clubs have allowed me to open out of my shell and go to these events and support not only my school but our district as well. I was even apart of my school's band, and I loved every single moment of it. However, I can say that I wish that some of the teachers were more understanding to us students knowing how we all have different ways of learning. that's the only complaint I have with the district which says a lot about how much I enjoyed being involved with them.... Read 53 reviews

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• Total schools 18

• Students 13,748

• Elk Grove, CA•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  312 reviews

Junior: I go to a school in Rancho Cordova that is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. I love it! The teachers are very friendly, and they make sure you always have something to do, they try their best to make learning fun, and they always involve your parents in fun events, the proper way. I will soon not be going to Elk Grove Unified School District. I am sad.... Read 312 reviews

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• Total schools 66

• Students 63,157

• Fairfield, CA•

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  81 reviews

Sophomore: Transferring from a different school district to the Fairfield-Suisun School District really showed me how much this district has to offer. First off, I could automatically tell that there was a huge difference in diversity, as this district has lots of it. It made me feel safer about going to school in a district where there were others that looked like me. They also have a wide variety of honors and AP courses provided for students who would like to participate in a more fast-paced and advanced learning environment. Even more, they have a lot of options when it comes to playing sports. They offer sports including the basics such as basketball and football, while also creating golf and waterpolo sports teams. I take pride in the resources the students are given from our administrators. They allow us to pursue our aspirations by nudging us in the right direction. Overall, I think attending the Fairfield-Suisun School District would be a great decision due to diversity in many aspects.... Read 81 reviews

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• Total schools 30

• Students 20,703

• Culver City, CA•

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: What I like the most being in the Culver City Unified District is the diversity (teachers, clubs, etc) and I think that Culver High especially needs better and more bathrooms, re-consideration of dress codes, more funding towards other sports teams (not only football), more funding towards certain clubs, especially the Robotics team, more "life readiness" programs, classes, etc, and a bunch of other things that the District needs to work on.... Read 47 reviews

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• Total schools 9

• Students 7,076

• San Francisco, CA•

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  258 reviews

Alum: I think one of the strengths of my high school was definitely diversity with people and programs offered. There’s a great selection of sports and visual and performing arts and anyone can join. The coaches will do their part in melding their students to become talented individuals whilst providing them the necessary resources. The one downfall I would say is the large spectrum of teachers. I wouldn’t say all teachers are the best of the best, but if you’re lucky you’ll get a teacher who loves teaching and is truly dedicated to helping you succeed. To overcome this hurdle, I’d definitely recommend you visit RateYourTeacher to navigate what teachers are fit your needs and speak to your counselor early on to help you get that specific teacher. Overall, I really enjoyed my high school experience and hope you or your child does too!... Read 258 reviews

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• Total schools 114

• Students 51,790

• Antelope, CA•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  24 reviews

Senior: I'm currently a senior at Center High School and these past 4 years have been amazing! What I like about the Center Joint Unified School District is that all the schools are so involved with each other in so many different ways. For example, seniors will do multiple community hours at the lower level schools. There's not really anything that'd I'd like to see change, because I'm content!... Read 24 reviews

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• Total schools 7

• Students 4,162

• San Diego, CA•

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  745 reviews

Senior: San Diego Unified is a strong school district They offer a wide range of classes for all academic interests as well as a large variety of sports. I like how I can choose from many different electives and can try different classes to see what I am interested in. I also like that they offer many AP courses and college classes. There is something for everyone. However, there are some issues with good teachers that are really passionate about teaching. Additionally, the new 4-point grading scale is annoying as it makes it harder to excel and show your understanding.... Read 745 reviews

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• Total schools 176

• Students 97,968

• Union City, CA•

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  48 reviews

Niche User: NHUSD Team, I would like to send a word to the district regarding Cesar Chavez school. I'm the daughter of a retired teacher. I am mother to 3 & grand-mom to 8. 6 of the grands are still in school. I want to extend gratitude to Cesar Chavez for the excellent communication. This is difficult time for us all, the staff at this school has risen above. I believe they go beyond expectations to keep young children’s minds on task & grade level. Sending extra Thanks to Ms. Collins who's teaching math & my grandson Marcello. Lots of conversations are done way after school. Those conversations help all kids in her class to stay on task & complete assignments. I think all teachers have adapted remarkably to the pandemic. Stay safe along with students. Don't rush to put live classes back until our teachers & staff have a chance to get a vaccine. Thank you for all you do, a big part of shaping our tomorrows. Deborah L. Garcia Data facilitator SQF Practitioner/PCQI... Read 48 reviews

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• Total schools 13

• Students 10,812

• Stockton, CA•

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  61 reviews

Senior: I have been a part of the Lincoln Unified School District for about 12 years now and my experience has been nothing short of excellent! The faculty and staff members that are a part of Lincoln Unified School District are all extremely helpful, diverse, involved, and overall amazing. These people are one of the main reasons why the Lincoln Unified School District is as great as it is. All of the schools included in this district are also extremely diverse and do not discriminate against any of their students. I love how included I have always felt in all three of the Lincoln Unified schools that I have attended and not once did I fell left out by either students or staff. The education and curriculum taught at these schools are very top of the line and even feels that when when it is being taught. I am so glad to be a part of this school district and I would recommend it to anyone in the Stockton area who is looking for a place where they will be welcomed and given the best education.... Read 61 reviews

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• Total schools 14

• Students 8,939

• Sacramento, CA•

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  246 reviews

Senior: I've always been in the SCUSD school district and I've enjoyed my time there. The teachers are always nice and caring, they pay close attention to students to make sure they're being supported or find ways in which to help students. The schools make the best with what little resources they have. There is a huge amount of diversity in this school district. I found it a welcoming environment seeing how there were teachers who represented my culture and ethnicity, and seeing the various amount of students who come from different backgrounds. The students here are very inviting, eager to help out. There is a variety of academics in this school district. There are classes at different levels, and teachers encourage students to be open to challenging themselves academically. There are college readiness courses and clubs which students can take to prepare themselves for a successful future, whether in college or for a job. All in all, I highly recommend this school district.... Read 246 reviews

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• Total schools 73

• Students 40,711

• Rodeo, CA•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

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 5 reviews

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• Total schools 4

• Students 1,312

• Santa Clara, CA•

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  66 reviews

Sophomore: I believe the Santa Clara Unified School District is the Best School District in our area, as it preps us for the realworld STEM experience needed to survive right in the heart of Silicon Valley!... Read 66 reviews

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• Total schools 27

• Students 14,808

• San Leandro, CA•

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  69 reviews

Freshman: When I came to the United States on October 11, 2016, I went to Jefferson Elementary school, one of the schools in the district. I´ve been enrolled in San Leandro Unified School District from elementary to high school. When I came to the United States I knew basic English, and thanks to the staff & students I felt welcomed. And always ready to learn.... Read 69 reviews

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• Total schools 12

• Students 8,828

• Tracy, CA•

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  108 reviews

Junior: The district is ok, many of the teachers I have had are amazing and fun! The only thing that really let me down was that the district didn't ask for our opinions when the subject of reopening schools came up and they only asked the parents. They also told us that AP students would have to go to school physically or else they would have to drop AP classes. Also, they caused a huge uproar among the students due to the fact that they had a virtual meeting because they were scared that one of the seven members would have covid; even though they had just decided that more than three hundred students would go back to school and sit next to another twenty five students which made it an even higher risk of getting exposed. Thankfully (ish), we didn't go back to school, however I believe they could have handled the situation better.... Read 108 reviews

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• Total schools 20

• Students 14,287

• West Sacramento, CA•

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: Good so far, my school addresses all student issues. I am a student at Washington Middle College High School.... Read 20 reviews

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• Total schools 13

• Students 7,521

• Carmichael, CA•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  132 reviews

Sophomore: I love this District so much! This is my 4th year in this district, I've been welcomed by many students, teachers, and staff. I would recommend the San Juan Unified School District to other students who are foreigners to the United States of America. I would rate the overall district a 5/5 stars.... Read 132 reviews

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• Total schools 68

• Students 39,218

• Cerritos, CA•

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  192 reviews

Freshman: ABC Unified School District is overall AMAZING! They have so many opportunities for the students and they really strive for the best. As a student at ABC Unified School District all I can say is LOVE LOVE LOVE the teachers, very interactive and helpful especially during this pandemic. The teachers and staff are the best, friendly, and warm. They're all very understanding and really make you feel at like you're part of a loving family. The district provides so many college prep classes as well as AP courses and really help prepare their students for college. ABC Unified School District strives to help students go to college and be successful and of course have an amazing and safe environment for everyone.... Read 192 reviews

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• Total schools 30

• Students 20,535

• El Cajon, CA•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  203 reviews

Senior: Grossmont is a public college located in El Cajon, California in the San Diego Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,905 undergraduate students. Big and beautiful campus with great online and on-campus classes. The Grossmont acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences. I'm a Grossmont college student and I think it's a great college. everyone is really nice and respectful. it has so many good professors that teach from their hearts as well. I'm so glad to be in this school. at Grossmont, you'll find Great services and teachers! The teachers really care about students. The campus is beautiful and makes you feel very safe. Overall my experience here is very good. The professors are very knowledgeable but challenging. I highly recommend talking to other students before choosing a professor to take I would say it is a great starter college to transfer to a University.... Read 203 reviews

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• Total schools 15

• Students 16,996

• Norco, CA•

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  357 reviews

Senior: As I step into my Senior year at John F Kennedy Middle College High School, I can definitely say it has been a crazy yet memorable time in high school. The atmosphere of this school is filled with excitement literally like no other school. It has opened so many doors of opportunity for all students coming from different backgrounds which have blessed my family and me. Though it's a small school, we all have big dreams!... Read 357 reviews

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• Total schools 53

• Students 51,318

• Alameda, CA•

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  61 reviews

Sophomore: I think personally as someone who is more focused on grades than sports, alameda is a good district that gives good opportunities to pick your own pace and learn the best way you can. Besides academics, alameda’s school districts recently banned the usual discriminatory dress code that prevented mainly girls from having as much freedom as men when getting ready to go to school. With that old dress code abolished, girls can more openly express their styles through clothing. Also, being in the bay area, there is tons of racial and lgbtq diversity in the school and discrimination is not tolerated. it gives a safe environment for minority groups.... Read 61 reviews

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• Total schools 16

• Students 9,071

• Eureka, CA•

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: Eureka City Schools are the most diverse school district in Humboldt County, considering its small, rural size. They have wonderful music programs, science programs, and electives such as art. Eureka City Schools music programs are amazing. Students advance quickly through the music program, and become stellar musicians. Eureka City Schools have wonderful teachers who help their students in many ways. Another amazing thing about Eureka City Schools is the fact that it located in a small town. This is amazing because you and your classmates already have some form of relationship, whether it be through a certain class, grade, sports team, or just becoming close friends. Eureka City Schools is a wonderful, diverse, and amazing district, and I am so incredibly happy I was able to attend their schools.... Read 16 reviews

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• Total schools 8

• Students 3,540

• Antioch, CA•

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  68 reviews

Senior: Antioch High School has the best academy’s! I choose Antioch High school for the Environmental Science academy because it involved a lot of outdoor activity. Ever since I entered Antioch High, I’ve met lots of great teachers that has always supported me.... Read 68 reviews

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• Total schools 24

• Students 15,652

• Redlands, CA•

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  155 reviews

Senior: The staff are welcoming and I had not experienced nor seen any bullying, or concerning situations in the halls or on campus. The campus was also very clean and the school I am in is very helpful in encouraging and introducing students to clubs and extracurricular activities to join. I would find it more helpful though if the counselors were more understanding of schedules and switching classes. For example, I recall freshman year when I had asked my counselor to switch my Spanish period to another time in the day other than last, because I was struggling to keep up as I missed the class every other week for swim meets. Yet I had not been allowed too. Distant Learning wise, I would prefer the teachers to push me more and be more strict, I find myself losing motivation to put first my best effort on assignments and in situations of participating in class discussions or teachings. Especially because my grade is not affected as much for if I had not been participating in class in person.... Read 155 reviews

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• Total schools 25

• Students 20,109

• Yermo, CA•

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: Most of the teachers are very helpful. With it being a small school, everyone knows everyone. This is very helpful to both the teachers and students.... Read 10 reviews

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• Total schools 9

• Students 2,014

• Fairfield, CA•

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: Travis Unified School District is definitely above average within Solano County in terms of academics. Due to the large influx of military families, there is great diversity within the community. Specifically at Vanden High School, the social worker Kenleen Pringle is able to accommodate to the emotional and social means of each student she comes across. As Vanden exudes open-mindedness and community awareness, many teachers, especially Kylie Negin and Jennifer Ault are at the utmost concern for the mental health of their students. With resources such as the tutoring center and library open until later hours, every student's academic needs are met substantially. Travis Unified School District is by far the most giving and motivated school district to help students become college bound, and definitely career ready.... Read 16 reviews

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• grade A

• Total schools 10

• Students 5,284