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Manteca Unified

California · Public School District
29
Schools
24,445
Students
$15,284
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
54.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
95.7%
Graduation Rate
+9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Manteca Unified is a public school district in California serving 24,445 students across 29 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,284 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (29)
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calla High09–12180
East Union High09–121,593
Lathrop High09–121,535
Manteca High09–121,811
New Vision High09–1299
Sierra High09–121,693
Weston Ranch High09–121,265
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)07–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,284Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
29%
State
59.7%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
11.0%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
29
Schools
24,445
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.7%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.7% graduation rate — 9.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manteca Unified?
Manteca Unified has 29 public schools, serving a total of 24,445 students.
What is the graduation rate for Manteca Unified?
The graduation rate is 95.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Manteca Unified spend per student?
Manteca Unified spends $15,284 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Manteca Unified?
54% of students in Manteca Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Manteca Unified?
No, Manteca Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Manteca Unified serve?
Manteca Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Manteca Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Manteca Unified is 42/100. 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.