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Coalinga-Huron Unified

California · Public School District
11
Schools
4,488
Students
$16,726
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
88.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
82.9%
Graduation Rate
-3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Coalinga-Huron Unified is a public school district in California serving 4,488 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,726 is above average for a US public school district. 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coalinga Middle06–08684
Huron Middle06–08369
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cambridge High09–1268
Chesnut High (Continuation)09–1230
Coalinga High09–121,266
Miles W. Culwell Community Day07–123
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,726+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
17%
State
72.1%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal
11.2%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,488
Students
88%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.9%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,726 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Coalinga-Huron Unified has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,488 students.
What is the graduation rate for Coalinga-Huron Unified?
The graduation rate is 82.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Coalinga-Huron Unified spend per student?
Coalinga-Huron Unified spends $16,726 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
88% of students in Coalinga-Huron Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
No, Coalinga-Huron Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Coalinga-Huron Unified serve?
Coalinga-Huron Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Coalinga-Huron Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Coalinga-Huron Unified is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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