Julian Union High School District

1656 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036-0417
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Julian Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 118 students in Julian Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Julian Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
118 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Julian Union High School District, which is ranked #746 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#739 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
21-39%
33%
40-59%
47%
40-59%
29%
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
52%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
39%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,898 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,483 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,898
$19,974
Spending / Student
$31,483
$18,396

Best Julian Union High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julian High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1656 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0606
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Julian Union High School District?
Julian Union High School District manages 1 public schools serving 118 students.
What is the rank of Julian Union High School District?
Julian Union High School District is ranked #746 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Julian Union High School District?
52% of Julian Union High School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Julian Union High School District?
Julian Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Julian Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,483 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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