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District Invests in Educators, Students San Diego Unified School District is California's second-largest district, serving more than 121,000 K–12 students with a highly diverse population, including 60+ languages. Highlights: 90% graduation rate, 22:1 student-teacher ratio, and a 59.4% free or reduced meal eligibility rate. SDUSD's investment in educators and students, and corresponding rise in student outcomes that are among the best in the country, serves as a model nationwide. Its priorities are reflected in the budget: 86% of the 2024–25 budget went to salaries and benefits, vs. a growing increase in districts that spend far less on educators and far more on outside contractors and other services. Source: CDE Standardized Accounting Code Structure Data "By rejecting absurdly conservative revenue projections and pri- oritizing the classroom over bloated central office departments, San Diego Unified balances its budget every year and holds the highest credit rating available to school districts," said CTA Board Member Kisha Borden. 51 S P R I N G 2 0 26 C Enroll today! Scan the QR code or call 916-235-9800 In less than ten minutes you could be on your way with the CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. A cost-e•ective, high-value choice endorsed by CTA. Start early, save often, and secure a happy retirement! ai177143631617_CTA ad Feb_Mar 2026.pdf 1 2/18/2026 12:38:37 PM