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Lompoc Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,955 students in Lompoc Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lompoc Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
8,955 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
427 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Lompoc Unified School District, which is ranked #1277 of all 1,925 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 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1270 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
48 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
241 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,407 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
56%
# Black Students
173 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,655 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
18%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
411 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
867
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
623
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
603
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
670
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
667
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
640
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
642
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
677
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
696
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
732
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
705
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
701
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
732
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,082 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$138 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,391
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,082
$18,396
Best Lompoc Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maple High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4010 Jupiter Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Cabrillo High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Constellation Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #66.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Miguelito Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 West Olive Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Grades: K-6
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #99.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
621 West North Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3745 Via Lato
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Lompoc High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 West College Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #1212.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 South A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Grades: K-6
| 735 students
Rank: #1313.
Clarence Ruth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 North W St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 East Pine Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #1515.
La Honda Steam Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 North A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1616.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
234 South N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,955 students.
What is the rank of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District is ranked #1277 out of 1,925 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lompoc Unified School District?
72% of Lompoc Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lompoc Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,082 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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