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Riverside Unified School District is a local educational agency serving much of the City of Riverside and portions of Highgrove and Woodcrest. Five trustees are elected by geographic trustee area to govern the district's public schools.
Public education
The district serves much of Riverside and portions of Highgrove and Woodcrest. District boundaries determine the area served; school attendance zones determine individual school assignments.
Specialty programs include adult education.
38,110
The 2025–26 state district profile reports enrollment across the district, including charter-school students counted in that profile.
5,666 English learners
14.9% of reported enrollment.
Elected governing board
Voters in each trustee area elect one member to the Board of Education. The five trustees make decisions together for the entire district; individual trustees do not manage the schools in their election area.
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District administration
The board selects the superintendent to lead the district’s staff and daily operations. The superintendent carries out board policy and works with school leaders to deliver instruction and student services.
Open Page →Meetings and workshops start at 4 p.m.
Operates public schools and provides instruction, special education, language support, meals and student services.
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Adopts a public budget, directs spending and plans the construction, maintenance and operation of district facilities.
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The elected board sets district direction and policy. The superintendent and staff carry out those decisions and manage daily operations.
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CountyThe county superintendent and Office of Education support districts and oversee district finances. The separate elected County Board of Education hears certain transfer, expulsion and charter appeals and governs county education programs.
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StateThe State Board of Education sets statewide education policy and standards. The California Department of Education administers programs, funding and accountability, and supports local schools.
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FederalThe U.S. Department of Education administers federal education programs, supports access to education and enforces federal education civil-rights protections. School operation and curricula remain primarily state and local responsibilities.
Official responsibilities ↗District elections
Trustee-area contests and district ballot measures belong here. Your trustee area determines which board contest appears on your ballot. Election-day and registration information stays available even when no district contest is listed.
Board representation
One trustee is elected from each of five areas. These are election boundaries, separate from school attendance zones.
Public meetings
Upcoming agendas, past decisions, recorded votes and public comments.
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Communities and education bodies
CityRiversideMost of the city lies within Riverside Unified; western Riverside is served by other school districts.
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Census-designated placeHighgroveUnincorporated community served in part by Riverside Unified.
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Census-designated placeWoodcrestUnincorporated community served in part by Riverside Unified.
Open Location Page →The district serves all or part of these communities. A community or mailing address alone does not determine school assignment. Find your assigned school ↗
Seven trustees govern county education programs and hear certain appeals.
Official website ↗State education programs, funding and public school performance information.
Official website ↗Federal education programs, research and equal access.
Official website ↗Local reporting
Direct local reporting is used when available. If no suitable CDP-specific story is available, a clearly labeled county-district story supplies one-level-up context. Please click through to visit and support local journalism.
Records and reference material
Official education data, meeting records, election sources and reporting used on this page.
The official district boundary, state enrollment profile, current board roster, election method, and 2 published 2026 election records are included. Election history and address-level school assignment remain in progress.
Assessed August 8, 2026
