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About the District

Nestled at the base of Mt. Diablo in the suburban East San Francisco Bay Area, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, can be characterized as a representative California microcosm. Mt. Diablo is one of the largest school districts in the state of California, with over 56 school sites and programs. The district's statistics for ethnic/racial diversity, average class size, test scores, numbers of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students and the primary languages they represent, mirror those for the State of California as a whole.

Facts About the District:

Unified in 1948
Student Population: K-12: 36,271
Adult Education: 20,561

Full/Part Time Employees:

2,168 certificated (teachers, librarians, psychologists, etc.)
1,575 classified (secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, etc.)

Size:

150 square miles, including cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek and Martinez, unincorporated areas, including Lafayette, Pacheco, and Bay Point.

Schools:

High Schools - 6
Continuation High Schools - 1
Necessary Small High Schools - 5
Independent Study School - 1
Middle Schools - 10
Elementary Schools - 29
Special Education Schools - 2
Adult Education Centers - 2

Enrollment Diversity:

White (55.0%); Hispanic (26.7%); Asian (7.8%); African American (5.2%); Filipino (3.7%); Pacific Islander (1.1%); Native American (0.5%)

Vision Statement:

Mt. Diablo Unified School District is to be a district in which all students, staff and community:
  • treat each other with dignity and respect
  • respect cultural, racial and economic diversity
  • assume responsibility for the educational and individual needs of students
  • support each other in achieving meaningful outcomes to enable individuals to experience success
  • use technology to access, manage and communicate information
  • collaborate to achieve mutual goals
  • encourage students to become responsible citizens in a democratic society
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is to be a district in which all schools:
  • provide effective instruction as the focus of all activity
  • provide a safe, secure, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
  • arrange time and space around the needs of the student
  • are recognized and supported for their individuality and culture
  • support students in achieving meaningful outcomes to prepare them to be successful adults