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Big Sur Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 11 students in Big Sur Unified School District.
Public Schools in Big Sur Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.47, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
11 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
36%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
64%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$903,000
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$16,009
$16,033
Spending / Student (17-18)
$16,298
$16,124
Best Big Sur Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Valley (K-12)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69325 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-4507
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-4507
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Sur Unified School District?
Big Sur Unified School District manages 1 public schools serving 11 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sur Unified School District?
64% of Big Sur Unified School District students are White, and 36% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sur Unified School District?
Big Sur Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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