West Contra Costa Unified School District
- 1108 BISSELL AVE
- RICHMOND, CA 94801
- (510) 231-1101
39 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61.2% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,943 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.7 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 63 | - |
| Number of Students | 30,769 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,561 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 30,769 | 19.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,545 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,521 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,545 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,549 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,378 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,233 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,211 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,168 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,069 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,069 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,222 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,250 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,120 |
| Ungraded Students | 1 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4,864 |
| Hispanic | 14,410 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6,769 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,467 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 15,360 |
| Female | 14,521 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,561 | 19.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 122 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 947 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 416 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 76 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 214 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 33 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 44 |
| Elementary | 17 |
| Secondary | 27 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 844 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| School Administrators | 92 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 122 |
| Student Support Services | 81 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 529 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $354,918,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $132,869,000 | 37.4% |
| Property Tax | $95,977,000 | 27.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $15,210,000 | 4.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $3,300,000 | 0.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $268,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $1,506,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $137,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $10,309,000 | 2.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $6,162,000 | 1.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $187,128,000 | 52.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $99,335,000 | 28.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $4,189,000 | 1.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $18,521,000 | 5.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $7,311,000 | 2.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $198,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $800,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,332,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $46,908,000 | 13.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $7,534,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $34,921,000 | 9.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $10,861,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $6,846,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $3,000,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $143,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $72,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $327,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $779,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $8,556,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $4,104,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $233,000 | 0.07% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $306,553,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $183,227,000 | 59.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $112,731,000 | 36.8% |
| Student Support | $12,963,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $26,262,000 | 7.4% |
| General Administration Support | $2,413,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $16,756,000 | 4.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $32,967,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,482,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Support Services | $13,888,000 | 3.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $10,595,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $10,595,000 | 3.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 61.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,673 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 508 | 5.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within West Contra Costa Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 63
- Students: 30,769
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,561
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| ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
5000 Patterson Circle
Richmond, CA Public | 6-8 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3001 16th St
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-6 | 578 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
7125 Donal Ave
El Cerrito, CA Public | KG-6 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CESAR E. CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
960 17th St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 660 | 22.9 | Review This School |
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| COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1224 Pinole Valley Rd
Pinole, CA Public | KG-6 | 405 | 20.3 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CORONADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2001 Virginia Ave
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 438 | 21.1 | Review This School |
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| CRESPI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1121 Allview Ave
El Sobrante, CA Public | 7-8 | 581 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| DE ANZA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5000 Valley View Rd
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | 907 | 19.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DELTA CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
5000 Valley View Rd
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1871 21st St
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-6 | 683 | 22.3 | Review This School |
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| EDWARD M. DOWNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1231 18th St
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-6 | 672 | 22.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
540 Ashbury Ave
El Cerrito, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,243 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| ELLERHORST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3501 Pinole Valley Rd
Pinole, CA Public | KG-6 | 435 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| EL SOBRANTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1060 Manor Rd
El Sobrante, CA Public | KG-6 | - | - | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
724 Kearney St
El Cerrito, CA Public | KG-6 | 486 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1777 Sanford Ave
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-5 | 383 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| GOMPERS (SAMUEL) CONTINUATION SCHOOL | ||||
157 Ninth St
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | 121 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2400 Downer Ave
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 579 | 20.0 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| HANNA RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2480 Refugio Valley Rd
Hercules, CA Public | KG-6 | 441 | 23.2 | Review This School |
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| HARBOUR WAY ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA Public | 4-9 | 14 | 4.7 | Review This School |
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| HARDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7230 Fairmont Ave
El Cerrito, CA Public | KG-6 | 369 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| HELMS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2500 Rd 20
San Pablo, CA Public | 6-8 | 976 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Refugio Valley Rd
Hercules, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,008 | 20.2 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HERCULES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Refugio Valley Rd
Hercules, CA Public | 6-8 | 753 | 30.6 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2829 Moyers Rd
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 493 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| KAPPA CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | 81 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | 847 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
90 Highland Blvd
Kensington, CA Public | KG-6 | 558 | 22.3 | Review This School |
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| KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
234 South 39th St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 414 | 19.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2700 Eleventh St
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-6 | 448 | 22.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS: RICHMOND | ||||
251 South 12th St
Richmond, CA Charter | 9-12 | 386 | 20.1 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
29 Sixth St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 428 | 23.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LOVONYA DEJEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3400 Macdonald Ave
Richmond, CA Public | 6-8 | 664 | 24.8 | Review This School |
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| LUPINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1919 Lupine Rd
Hercules, CA Public | KG-6 | 424 | 21.7 | Review This School |
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| MADERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8500 Madera Dr
El Cerrito, CA Public | KG-5 | 430 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| MANZANITA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1615 Carlson Blvd
Richmond, CA Charter | 6-8 | 150 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 2600 Mission Bell Dr
San Pablo, CA Public | 9-12 | 311 | 31.7 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MIRA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6397 Hazel Ave
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 399 | 21.0 | Review This School |
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| MONTALVIN MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 Christine Dr
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-6 | 468 | 19.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4350 Valley View Rd
El Sobrante, CA Public | KG-6 | 445 | 20.6 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH CAMPUS CONTINUATION SCHOOL | ||||
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA Public | 9-12 | 155 | 22.1 | Review This School |
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| NYSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
230 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 410 | 18.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OHLONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1616 Pheasant Dr
Hercules, CA Public | KG-6 | 441 | 21.0 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5855 Olinda Rd
El Sobrante, CA Public | KG-6 | 344 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| OMEGA CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | 65 | 21.7 | Review This School |
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| PERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
719 Fifth St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 494 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| PINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1575 Mann Dr
Pinole, CA Public | 7-8 | 754 | 23.0 | 4 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| PINOLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2900 Pinole Valley Rd
Pinole, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,622 | 24.7 | Review This School |
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| PORTOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1021 Navellier St
El Cerrito, CA Public | 6-8 | 599 | 19.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RICHMOND COLLEGE PREPARATORY K-5 CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
214 South 11th St
Richmond, CA Charter | KG-5 | 171 | 21.4 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,671 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Amador St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 417 | 20.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHANNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
685 Marlesta Rd
Pinole, CA Public | KG-6 | 308 | 22.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SHELDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2601 May Rd
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 345 | 21.6 | Review This School |
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| STEGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4949 Cypress Ave
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 349 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2040 Hoke Dr
Pinole, CA Public | KG-8 | 525 | 21.1 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| TARA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-6 | 533 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| TRANSITION LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-12 | 56 | 8.0 | Review This School |
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| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3416 Maywood Dr
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 387 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2000 Giaramita St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 307 | 21.9 | Review This School |
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| VISTA HIGH (ALTERNATIVE) SCHOOL | ||||
2625 Barnard Rd
San Pablo, CA Public | KG-12 | 254 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
565 Wine St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 448 | 20.4 | Review This School |
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| WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
629 42nd St
Richmond, CA Public | KG-6 | 548 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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