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Stockton Unified

California · Public School District
54
Schools
35,374
Students
$19,486
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
76.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
82.9%
Graduation Rate
-3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Stockton Unified is a public school district in California serving 35,374 students across 54 schools. It includes 41 elementary, 11 high schools, among them 5 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 82.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,486 is above average for a US public school district. 76% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (54)
Elementary Schools41 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams ElementaryKG–08505
Alexander Hamilton ElementaryKG–08719
August ElementaryKG–08548
Cleveland ElementaryKG–08652
Commodore Stockton SkillsKG–081,007
Dolores Huerta ElementaryKG–08475
El Dorado ElementaryKG–08542
Elmwood ElementaryKG–08675
Fillmore ElementaryKG–08604
Flora Arca MataKG–08508
George W. Bush ElementaryKG–08791
George Washington ElementaryKG–08199
Grunsky ElementaryKG–08477
Harrison ElementaryKG–08634
Hazelton ElementaryKG–08692
Hoover ElementaryKG–08710
John C. Fremont ElementaryKG–08791
John Marshall ElementaryKG–08429
Kennedy ElementaryKG–08462
King ElementaryKG–08987
Kohl Open ElementaryKG–08217
Madison ElementaryKG–08659
Maxine Hong Kingston ElementaryKG–08787
McKinley ElementaryKG–08757
Monroe ElementaryKG–08480
Montezuma ElementaryKG–08661
Nightingale CharterCharterKG–08413
Pittman CharterCharterKG–08679
Primary Years AcademyKG–05251
Pulliam ElementaryKG–08642
Rio Calaveras ElementaryKG–08838
Roosevelt ElementaryKG–08360
San Joaquin ElementaryKG–08746
Spanos (Alex G.) ElementaryKG–08484
Taft ElementaryKG–08465
Taylor Leadership AcademyKG–08411
Valentine Peyton ElementaryKG–08826
Van Buren ElementaryKG–08528
Victory ElementaryKG–08528
Wilhelmina Henry ElementaryKG–08901
Wilson ElementaryKG–08348
High Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cesar Chavez High09–122,257
Edison High09–122,558
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies09–12206
Franklin High06–122,284
Health Careers AcademyCharter09–12407
Jane Frederick High09–12189
Pacific Law AcademyCharter07–12184
Stagg Senior High09–121,773
Stockton Early College AcademyCharter09–12428
Stockton High09–12135
Weber Institute09–12378
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
District Special EducationKG–1293
Walton Development CenterKG–1294
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,486+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
18%
State
69.6%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal
12.3%

State funding accounts for 70% 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
54
Schools
35,374
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.9%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,486 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 54 schools including 5 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
76% 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 Stockton Unified?
Stockton Unified has 54 public schools, serving a total of 35,374 students.
What is the graduation rate for Stockton Unified?
The graduation rate is 82.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Stockton Unified spend per student?
Stockton Unified spends $19,486 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Stockton Unified?
76% of students in Stockton Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Stockton Unified?
Yes — 5 of the 54 schools in Stockton Unified are charter schools.
What grade levels does Stockton Unified serve?
Stockton Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Stockton Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Stockton Unified is 43/100. 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.