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West Contra Costa Unified

California · Public School District
53
Schools
25,626
Students
$20,828
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
53.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
85.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

West Contra Costa Unified is a public school district in California serving 25,626 students across 53 schools. It includes 38 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,828 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (53)
Elementary Schools38 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bayview ElementaryKG–06325
Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryKG–06435
Collins ElementaryKG–06317
Coronado ElementaryKG–06329
Dover ElementaryKG–06530
Edward M. Downer ElementaryKG–06425
Ellerhorst ElementaryKG–06312
Fairmont ElementaryKG–06503
Ford ElementaryKG–06395
Grant ElementaryKG–06562
Hanna Ranch ElementaryKG–05392
Harbour Way Elementary Community DayKG–080
Harding ElementaryKG–06475
Highland ElementaryKG–06389
Kensington ElementaryKG–06421
Lake ElementaryKG–06362
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06316
Lupine Hills ElementaryKG–05371
Madera ElementaryKG–06465
Martin Luther King Jr. ElementaryKG–06385
Michelle Obama ElementaryKG–06431
Mira Vista ElementaryKG–08512
Montalvin Manor ElementaryKG–08475
Murphy ElementaryKG–06404
Nystrom ElementaryKG–06444
Ohlone ElementaryKG–05452
Olinda ElementaryKG–06333
Peres ElementaryKG–08537
Riverside ElementaryKG–06310
Shannon ElementaryKG–06335
Sheldon ElementaryKG–06314
Stege ElementaryKG–06253
Stewart ElementaryKG–08376
Tara Hills ElementaryKG–06347
Valley View ElementaryKG–06206
Verde ElementaryKG–08308
Washington ElementaryKG–06323
West County MandarinKG–06397
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Betty Reid Soskin Middle06–08401
Fred T. Korematsu Middle07–08681
Helms Middle07–08591
Hercules Middle06–08590
Lovonya DeJean Middle07–08404
Pinole Middle07–08399
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
De Anza High09–121,237
El Cerrito High09–121,522
Greenwood Academy09–12218
Hercules High09–12734
John F. Kennedy High09–12823
Middle College High09–12281
Pinole Valley High09–121,280
Richmond High09–121,431
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vista Independent Study / Virtual AcademyKG–12568
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,828+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
42%
State
46.9%
Local (property tax)
42.1%
Federal
11.0%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
53
Schools
25,626
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.1%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,828 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 53 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
West Contra Costa Unified has 53 public schools, serving a total of 25,626 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Contra Costa Unified?
The graduation rate is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Contra Costa Unified spend per student?
West Contra Costa Unified spends $20,828 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Contra Costa Unified?
53% of students in West Contra Costa Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Contra Costa Unified?
No, West Contra Costa Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Contra Costa Unified serve?
West Contra Costa Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Contra Costa Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Contra Costa Unified is 47/100. 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.