Alpaugh Unified School District

5313 Road 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201-0009
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 345 students in Alpaugh Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alpaugh Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
345 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alpaugh Unified School District, which is ranked #1819 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1813 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
34%
15-19%
47%
≤5%
29%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
40.6%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,154 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,272
$20,106
Spending / Student
$16,154
$18,517

Best Alpaugh Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpaugh -senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Road 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alpaugh Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Road 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alpaugh Unified School District?
Alpaugh Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Alpaugh Unified School District?
Alpaugh Unified School District is ranked #1819 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpaugh Unified School District?
94% of Alpaugh Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpaugh Unified School District?
Alpaugh Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alpaugh Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,154 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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