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Enrollment by School Type
6,367,082 students enrolled
- Public5,061,12379%
- Charter736,29512%
- Private569,6649%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Student Demographics
Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Cold Spring Elementary School District Santa Barbara | 188 | 1 | 10.0 / 10 |
2 Montecito Union Elementary School District Santa Barbara | 353 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
| 340 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 | |
4 | 385 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
| 1,174 | 6 | 9.8 / 10 | |
6 Hillsborough City Elementary School District Hillsborough | 1,241 | 4 | 9.8 / 10 |
7 La Canada Unified School District La Cañada Flintridge | 3,988 | 4 | 9.8 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
District promotes nude non-binary video
Alleged statewide incident in California
A major California school district's official social media account promoted a video. This video linked to images depicting a partially nude non-binary individual. The content's promotion by the district sparked concerns.
District sponsors activist training
Alleged statewide incident in California
A California school district is reportedly sponsoring an academy designed to train students as activists. The program's curriculum focuses on challenging concepts such as capitalism, homophobia, and white supremacy.
Queer Lessons, No Parental Consent
Alleged statewide incident in California
A California school district implemented a policy allowing educators to teach lessons on queer topics without requiring parental permission or notification. This policy was discovered through public records obtained by a parent group.
LGBTQ Teaching Guide, No Consent
Alleged statewide incident in California
A California school district implemented an LGBTQ teaching guide for students. The guide was reportedly distributed without requiring parental consent or notification. Critics view this as ideological instruction rather than appropriate education.
SF schools transgender trainings
Alleged statewide incident in California
A school district partnered with a local hospital to provide staff training. These sessions focused on responding to transgender students and their parents' concerns. The district has engaged in these trainings for at least four years.
