Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles Unified serves 427,795 students across 785 schools in Los Angeles County, making it the second-largest public school district in the United States. The district experienced a 1.9% enrollment decline from the prior year, continuing a longer contraction trend. With 21,760 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

Academic performance shows mixed indicators relative to state benchmarks. The graduation rate of 86.5% falls below California's average of 89.9%, while chronic absenteeism at 21.9% represents a significant operational challenge. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (73.6%), with smaller percentages of White (9.7%), Asian (5.0%), and Black (7.1%) students. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 81.8% of enrollment, with 22.4% identified as English learners and 20.1% as students with disabilities.

Financial resources indicate substantial per-pupil spending of $27,074, notably exceeding the state average of $19,711. The district operates with a total budget of $9,900.6 million, supported by a diversified revenue structure: 51.7% from state sources, 29.8% from local revenue, and 18.5% from federal funding. This above-average funding levels suggest adequate resource allocation, though the relationship between spending and academic outcomes warrants continued analysis given the district's enrollment decline and performance gap relative to state metrics.