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Covina-Valley Unified

California · Public School District
17
Schools
11,101
Students
$24,895
Per-Pupil Spend
+74% nat'l
65.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
98.2%
Graduation Rate
+11.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Covina-Valley Unified is a public school district in California serving 11,101 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,895 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools9 schools
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Las Palmas Middle06–08802
Sierra Vista Middle06–08770
Traweek Middle06–08634
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Covina High09–121,099
Fairvalley High (Continuation)09–12157
Northview High09–121,292
South Hills High09–121,640
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Covina-Valley Learning Options AcademyKG–1294
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,895+74% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
26%
State
61.7%
Local (property tax)
26.0%
Federal
12.3%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
17
Schools
11,101
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.2%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.2% graduation rate — 11.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,895 per pupil — 74% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
65% 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 Covina-Valley Unified?
Covina-Valley Unified has 17 public schools, serving a total of 11,101 students.
What is the graduation rate for Covina-Valley Unified?
The graduation rate is 98.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Covina-Valley Unified spend per student?
Covina-Valley Unified spends $24,895 per pupil — 74% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Covina-Valley Unified?
65% of students in Covina-Valley Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Covina-Valley Unified?
No, Covina-Valley Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Covina-Valley Unified serve?
Covina-Valley Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Covina-Valley Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Covina-Valley Unified is 45/100. 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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