This is the official Facebook page for AUSD in Antioch, California
Antioch is a growing community of more than 100,000 residents. It is situated in east Contra Costa County, just an hour drive from San Francisco Bay Area and Napa Valley. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” because it is located on the banks of the San Joaquin River in Northern California just off of Highway 4 in Contra Costa County.
We are a unified school district serving more than 19,000 students in grades K -12. We have13 elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools, and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses, and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students.
Our student demographics consists of the following:
ELL 3507 18.3%
Hispanic 6,551 34.3%
African American 4,256 22.3%
White 4,692 24.5%
American Indian 177 0.9%
Asian 938 4.9%
Pacific Islander 263 1.4%
Filipino 1,021 5.3%
Multiple 1,226 6.4%
Free and Reduced 9,885 51.7%
We have a total of 1,803 employees in the district. Out of the 1,803 employees, approximately 950 are teachers.
Mission and Vision
Mission
Our responsibility is to prepare every student for success in college, career, and life.
Vision
Antioch Unified School District values the history of our schools and community. We support the personal and intellectual success of each student. Our graduates will be productive and well informed citizens.
Goal
The goal of Antioch Unified School District is to advance student achievement.
Objectives
Financial solvency
Academic excellence
Safe and welcoming schools
Effective and collaborative organization
Parent and community involvement
High quality curriculum and targeted instruction
Responsible resource management
