John Swett Unified School District

400 Parker Ave.
Rodeo, CA 94572-1400
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

John Swett Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,218 students in John Swett Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in John Swett Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,218 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

John Swett Unified School District, which is ranked #1497 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1503 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of John Swett Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Swett Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Swett Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
29%
85-89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of John Swett Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
243 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
519 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
56%
# Black Students
162 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
152 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
114
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,857 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,317 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of John Swett Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of John Swett Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,857
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in John Swett Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$36,317
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in John Swett Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best John Swett Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Swett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Willow High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Rodeo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Garretson St.
Rodeo, CA 94572
(510) 799-4431
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Carquinez Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1099 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1081
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to John Swett Unified School District?
John Swett Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,218 students.
What is the rank of John Swett Unified School District?
John Swett Unified School District is ranked #1497 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in John Swett Unified School District?
43% of John Swett Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John Swett Unified School District?
John Swett Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is John Swett Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,317 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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