Our District
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento City Unified School District is one of the oldest K-12 districts in the western United States (established in 1854). SCUSD serves 40,711* students on 75 campuses spanning 70 square miles. *2020-2021 CalPADS certified enrollment
SCUSD is home to three Public Waldorf schools (George Washington Carver, Alice Birney and AM Winn) and the only Hmong language immersion program in the state (Susan B. Anthony Elementary School).
Alumni from SCUSD’s schools include former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, nationally renowned political scholar Dr. Cornel West and author Joan Didion. Recent graduates from SCUSD are currently attending Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis and host of other prestigious universities.
Our Board-adopted mission statement promises the community that our students will “graduate as globally competitive life-long learners, prepared to succeed in a career and higher education institution of their choice to secure gainful employment and contribute to society.”
SCUSD’s students reflect the rich diversity that is the hallmark of Sacramento’s central city. Our student population is 40 percent Hispanic or Latino; 17 percent Asian; 14 percent African American; and 18 percent white. About 7 percent of students are of two or more races or ethnicities. Residents within SCUSD speak more than 51 languages.
SCUSD Board of Education
The Board of Education is elected by the community to provide leadership and citizen oversight of the district’s 40,711 students. Among its many responsibilities, the Board establishes a long-term vision for the district and sets district policies and goals, while the Superintendent carries out the policies and manages the day-to-day operations of the district.
Superintendent
Jorge A. Aguilar
Jorge A. Aguilar became the twenty-eighth Superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School District on July 1, 2017. He leads the thirteenth largest school district in California with 40,711* students, more than 4,700 employees and a budget of more than $640 million. Aguilar was selected Superintendent by the Board of Education because of his proven track record using data to improve student outcomes. (*2020-2021 Certified CalPADs Enrollment data)
Our Vision
SCUSD CORE Value
We recognize that our system is inequitable by design and we vigilantly work to confront and interrupt inequities that exist to level the playing field and provide opportunities for everyone to learn, grow, and reach their greatness.
Equity, Access, and Social Justice Guiding Principle
All students are given an equal opportunity to graduate with the greatest number of postsecondary choices from the widest array of options.
Local Control and Accountability Plan
Download the 2022-2023 LCAP
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The 2022-23 SCUSD LCAP was adopted by the Board of Education on 6.23.22 and approved by the Sacramento County Office of Education on September 15, 2022.
Budgets and Financial Reports
Content provided in this section of our website is intended to support fiscal transparency and increased understanding of how the SCUSD manages its finances. All process information, presentations and financial reports will be posted to this site, organized by fiscal year where applicable.
Employment Opportunities
Here, in the heart of Sacramento, Sac City Unified has been innovating urban public education since 1854. Today, SCUSD is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the Golden State. Work with the most forward-thinking leaders and educators with a vision for a more equitable future.
District Office Directory
Sacramento City Unified School District
5735 47th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824
District Office/ Operator
Phone: (916) 643-7400
Below is our directory of district offices, departments and programs.