Lompoc Unified School District

1301 North A St.
Lompoc, CA 93436-3516
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lompoc Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,896 students in Lompoc Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lompoc Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
16 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
8,896 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lompoc Unified School District, which is ranked #1303 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 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1221 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
34%

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36%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

22%
29%
91%
86.2%

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(2022-23)
33.9%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
12%

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% Hispanic
72%
56%

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% Black
2%
5%

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% White
17%
20%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,274 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$187 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$163 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,963
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,274
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Cabrillo High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4350 Constellation Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Miguelito Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 West Olive Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
621 West North Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Maple High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 Jupiter Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Lompoc High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 West College Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3745 Via Lato
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
324 South A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Gr: K-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Clarence Ruth Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 North W St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
234 South N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
La Honda Steam Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 North A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Gr: K-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 East Pine Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,896 students.
What is the rank of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District is ranked #1303 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lompoc Unified School District?
72% of Lompoc Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lompoc Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,274 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 8,896 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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