California Schools: Key Facts and Resources
Learning key facts and knowing who's who will help you get savvy about education in your state.
California Schools: By the Numbers
| Public schools | 8,914 |
| Public school teachers | 307,672 |
| Pre-K-12 enrollment | 6,356,348 |
| Minority students | 66% |
| Students eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 47.2% |
| Students with disabilities | 10.6% |
| Annual pre-K-12 expenditures | $46.3 billion |
| English-language learners | 25.2% |
Who's in Charge?
- Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
- State Superintendent: Jack O'Connell
Get Connected
- California Department of Education
- California State Board of Education
- California Affiliate - National Education Association
- California Parent Teacher Association
- California School Boards Association
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- California academic content standards from the California State Board of Education
- Legislative information, from Project Vote Smart
