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Garden Grove Unified

California · Public School District
64
Schools
38,157
Students
$18,615
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
78.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
93.1%
Graduation Rate
+6.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Garden Grove Unified is a public school district in California serving 38,157 students across 64 schools. It includes 44 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,615 is above average for a US public school district. 79% 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 50/100.

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All Schools (64)
Elementary Schools44 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. G. Cook ElementaryKG–06347
Agnes Ware Stanley ElementaryKG–06310
Brookhurst ElementaryKG–06410
Bryant ElementaryKG–06553
C. C. Violette ElementaryKG–06265
Clinton ElementaryKG–06487
Dwight D. Eisenhower ElementaryKG–06515
Earl Warren ElementaryKG–06476
Edward Russell ElementaryKG–06452
Enders ElementaryKG–06393
Ernest O. Lawrence ElementaryKG–06441
Ethan B. Allen ElementaryKG–06618
Ethel M. Evans ElementaryKG–06416
Excelsior ElementaryKG–06436
Faylane ElementaryKG–06460
Garden Park ElementaryKG–06251
Genevieve M. Crosby ElementaryKG–06319
Gilbert ElementaryKG–06497
Heritage ElementaryKG–06365
James Monroe ElementaryKG–06568
John Marshall ElementaryKG–06344
John Murdy ElementaryKG–06632
Leo Carrillo ElementaryKG–06514
Linton T. Simmons ElementaryKG–06283
Louis G. Zeyen ElementaryKG–06251
Loyal Barker ElementaryKG–06470
Mamie L. Northcutt ElementaryKG–06389
Merton E. Hill ElementaryKG–06273
Mitchell ElementaryKG–06398
Morningside ElementaryKG–06397
Newhope ElementaryKG–06356
Ocia A. Peters ElementaryKG–06936
Parkview ElementaryKG–06440
Patton ElementaryKG–06872
Post ElementaryKG–06342
R. F. Hazard ElementaryKG–06403
Riverdale ElementaryKG–06494
Rosita ElementaryKG–06347
Stanford ElementaryKG–06479
Sunnyside ElementaryKG–06509
Susan B. Anthony ElementaryKG–06356
Thomas Paine ElementaryKG–06437
Wakeham ElementaryKG–06264
Woodbury ElementaryKG–06346
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bolsa Grande High09–121,723
Garden Grove High09–122,247
Jordan Secondary Learning Center12–12106
La Quinta High09–122,111
Los Amigos High09–121,604
Marie L. Hare High07–12258
Pacifica High09–121,648
Rancho Alamitos High09–121,557
Santiago High09–121,927
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mark Twain Special CenterKG–1287
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,615+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
30%
State
56.8%
Local (property tax)
30.3%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 57% 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
64
Schools
38,157
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.1%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.1% graduation rate — 6.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,615 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 64 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
79% 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 Garden Grove Unified?
Garden Grove Unified has 64 public schools, serving a total of 38,157 students.
What is the graduation rate for Garden Grove Unified?
The graduation rate is 93.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Garden Grove Unified spend per student?
Garden Grove Unified spends $18,615 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Garden Grove Unified?
79% of students in Garden Grove Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Garden Grove Unified?
No, Garden Grove Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Garden Grove Unified serve?
Garden Grove Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Garden Grove Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Garden Grove Unified is 50/100. 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.