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John Muir Charter District

California · Public School District
1
Schools
558
Students
$15,800
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
95.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
24.0%
Graduation Rate
-62.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

John Muir Charter District is a public school district in California serving 558 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 24.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,800 is above average for a US public school district. 95% 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 45/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
John Muir CharterCharter09–12558
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,800+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
44%
State
53.7%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal
2.4%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
558
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate24.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 24.0%, graduation is 62.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in John Muir Charter District?
John Muir Charter District has 1 public school, serving a total of 558 students.
What is the graduation rate for John Muir Charter District?
The graduation rate is 24.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does John Muir Charter District spend per student?
John Muir Charter District spends $15,800 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in John Muir Charter District?
95% of students in John Muir Charter District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in John Muir Charter District?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in John Muir Charter District is a charter school.
What grade levels does John Muir Charter District serve?
John Muir Charter District serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for John Muir Charter District?
The median opportunity score across schools in John Muir Charter District 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.