District

Santa Clara Unified School District

CASanta Clara, CaliforniaSantaClara County

Contact & Location

1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000

Enrollment & Schools

31
Total Schools
14,411
Total Enrollment
K-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
18
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
5
Middle Schools
High
Schools
8
High Schools

Rating Distribution

1240%
Below Average
620%
Average
1240%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
31
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
18
Middle
5
High
8

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Hispanic / Latino
38%
Asian
31%
White
16%
Two or More Races
6%
Black / African American
2%
Native American
1%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

5.9
out of 10
Average ACT Score
25.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
71%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
6%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
40% (12)
Average
20% (6)
Above Average
40% (12)

Santa Clara Unified School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Santa Clara Unified School District

31 schools

Elementary Schools

(18)

Middle Schools

(5)

High Schools

(8)

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Office promotes gender transition resources

Alleged incident in Santa Clara Unified School District · California

A county education office distributed a newsletter containing information on how to obtain breast binders. These garments are used for chest compression to achieve a more male-presenting appearance. The resource was shared in January 2022.

Occurred on January 5, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

District flies LGBTQ+ flags

Alleged incident in Santa Clara Unified School District · California

The Santa Clara Unified School District has implemented a policy to display LGBTQ+ Pride flags at all school sites and the district office for three months annually. This decision aims to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and families. The policy also encourages discussions and understanding of LGBTQ+ history.

Occurred on October 23, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 31 schools in Santa Clara Unified School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026