Lompoc Unified School District

1301 N. A St.
Lompoc, CA 93436-3516
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 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 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,183 students in Lompoc Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lompoc Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
9,183 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
446 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Lompoc Unified School District, which is ranked #171 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#425 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lompoc Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-39%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lompoc Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lompoc Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lompoc Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
49 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
257 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,466 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
56%
# Black Students
188 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,810 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
392 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
768
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
701
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
693
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
637
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
658
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
665
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
633
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
751
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
715
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
960
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
686
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
653
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
663
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,683 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$138 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lompoc Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$144 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Lompoc Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,009
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lompoc Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,683
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lompoc Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lompoc Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cabrillo High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4350 Constellation Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #22.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Lompoc High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 W. College Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,725 students
Rank: #44.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
234 S. N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 857 students
Rank: #55.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 N. J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Miguelito Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 W. Olive Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #99.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 W. N. Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3745 Via Lato
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
324 S. A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Grades: K-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1212.
Clarence Ruth Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N. W St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #1313.
La Honda Steam Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 N. A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1414.
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 E. Pine Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #1515.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 N. A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
Rank: #1616.
Maple High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 Jupiter Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,183 students.
What is the rank of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District is ranked #171 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
70% of Lompoc Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 $15,683 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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