West Contra Costa Unified School District

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is located in Richmond, CA and includes 64 schools that serve 31,539 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The West Contra Costa Unified School District spends $8,663 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Contra Costa Unified School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Contra Costa Unified School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the West Contra Costa Unified School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.