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The Poway Unified School District is located in northern San Diego County, California. PUSD operates 25 elementary schools (K-5), one elementary & middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), and one adult school. Twenty-six schools are located in the city of San Diego; twelve schools in the city of Poway. The District serves approximately 35,500 students and is the third largest school district in the county.
| District Snapshot |
| Established |
1962 |
| Geographical Size |
100 sq. mi. |
| Number of Students (as of 9/1/16) |
35,877 |
| Size in San Diego County |
3rd largest |
| Size in California |
21st largest |
| Number of Regular Employees |
4,000 |
| Languages Spoken |
90 |
| 2016-17 General Fund Budget |
$376 million |
| Students Served, 2016-2017 |
| TK-12 |
35,877 |
| Adult Education |
7,106 |
| Career Technical Education |
10,385 |
| Extended Student Services |
4,379 |
| Preschool |
1,120 |
PUSD Mission and Vision Statements