About
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.
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).
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
Lisa Allen
Meet Superintendent Lisa Allen
Lisa Allen enters her 28th year of service to the students and families of Sac City Unified. She is a caring and compassionate educator whose leadership is guided by an unwavering commitment to improving student achievement and outcomes. Lisa cares deeply about creating safe, warm and welcoming learning environments for every student, teacher and staff member.
Performance & Data
Review school and district-wide student data and compare it with other California schools and districts here.
Local Control and Accountability Plan
The 2024-25 LCAP was approved by the SCUSD Board of Education on June 20, 2024 and by the Sacramento County Office of Education on September 16, 2024.
Download the 2024-25 LCAP
What’s the LCAP?
Every federally funded local educational agency (LEA), must develop a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to set goals, plan actions and leverage resources to help improve student outcomes. It is a 3-year plan that is updated annually.
- LCAP Unpacked Flyer English
- LCAP Unpacked Flyer Vietnamese
- LCAP Unpacked Flyer Spanish
- LCAP Unpacked Flyer Hmong
- LCAP Unpacked Flyer Chinese
- 2024-2027 LCAP Framework English
- 2024-2027 LCAP Framework Spanish
- 2024-2027 LCAP Framework Hmong
- 2024-2027 LCAP Framework Chinese
- 2024-2027 LCAP Framework Vietnamese
- Read more
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.