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San Lorenzo 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 4 public high schools serving 2,789 students in San Lorenzo Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in San Lorenzo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in San Lorenzo Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arroyo High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,790 Schools
# Students
7,936 Students
2,122,151 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
101,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Lorenzo Unified School District, which is ranked #1314 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1304 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
60%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
6%
21%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,457 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$205 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$170 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,866
$26,022
Spending / Student
$21,457
$22,604
Best San Lorenzo Unified School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15701 Lorenzo Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
East Bay Arts High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
San Lorenzo High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3000
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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