Riverside Unified

Riverside Unified serves 39,425 students across 49 schools in Riverside County, California. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.5% from the prior year, with a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1 supported by 1,663 teachers. The district's graduation rate of 95.6% exceeds the state average of 89.9%, representing a notable distinction in post-secondary completion outcomes.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 72.3% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. Additional demographic considerations include 16.3% English learners and 14.4% students with disabilities. The racial composition is predominantly Hispanic at 69.3%, with smaller populations of White (15.5%), Asian (5.1%), and Black (5.7%) students.

Chronic absenteeism at 18.0% represents a measurable attendance concern that may warrant district attention. Per-pupil spending of $18,893 falls slightly below the state average of $19,711, potentially indicating resource constraints. The district's total budget of $657.8 million relies primarily on state funding (62.2%), followed by local revenue (24.6%) and federal support (13.2%), a distribution pattern typical of California districts serving economically disadvantaged populations. This funding structure underscores dependence on state resources for operational stability.