Antioch Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Antioch Unified

Antioch Unified is a mid-sized district in Contra Costa County serving kindergarten through twelfth grade across roughly two dozen schools spanning Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, and Pittsburg. The district faces steep academic headwinds and a fiscal crisis that families moving into the area should understand clearly.

Academic performance is persistently low across the board. On state assessments in math, proficiency drops from below a quarter of students in the upper elementary grades to around a tenth in middle school. English-language arts performs modestly better, with roughly a quarter of students proficient district-wide, but still sits in the bottom quartile of county districts on an overall proficiency index. Science results are similarly low. These are not schools where students are meeting grade-level standards at typical rates, and this pattern holds steady across all tested grades. A parent considering the district would want to ask individual schools and the district directly what reading and math support they provide, whether they offer tutoring, and what the reality is for students who start behind.

The district is diverse, with Hispanic students comprising a substantial majority of enrollment, African American students a significant share, and smaller populations of Asian American, white, and multiracial students. The student body is substantial in absolute size, though the district notes it is experiencing enrollment decline.

Housing in the area centers on mid-range values, with most properties in Antioch and the surrounding communities valued at roughly the median for the Bay Area but below the county's overall benchmark. Monthly rental costs are notably modest. Homebuyers should be aware that Measure B, a school bond approved by voters in 2024, added a permanent property tax for school facilities modernization. This is a long-term obligation affecting any property purchased in the district. Additionally, the district faces a serious budget crisis as of early 2026, having downgraded to negative financial certification by the county after experiencing operating deficits driven by expiring COVID relief funds, rising salary and benefit costs, and declining enrollment. The board authorized hundreds of preliminary layoffs, including teachers, special education paraprofessionals, custodians, and support staff. The district has discussed potential parcel tax measures as well, which would add further to property costs.

These fiscal pressures matter materially for families. Reduced staffing typically affects class sizes, the availability of counselors and specialists, and the breadth of enrichment. One-time programs or services families see this year may not continue. A parent evaluating the district should directly ask any school they are considering about current and planned staffing, the status of support roles like counselors and special educators, and the timeline for resolving the district's budget situation.

The district offers some program diversity through a continuation high school (Live Oak), an alternative high school (Prospects), and a specialized medical pathway (Dozier-Libbey), along with a virtual academy option. However, the breadth and depth of these programs and access to AP, dual-credit, or career pathways was not detailed in available data, so families may want to investigate those directly.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is also significantly elevated compared to other Contra Costa County districts, sitting in the bottom quartile. This signals either transportation challenges, family circumstances, or school climate issues that affect attendance, and is worth exploring with individual schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

15,034

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 51%

Black 23%

White 10%

Asian 10%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

25%

—

Gr 3

20%

31%

Gr 4

22%

36%

Gr 5

28%

42%

Gr 6

19%

42%

Gr 7

22%

43%

Gr 8

26%

37%

Gr 11

37%

—

Math

Gr ALL

12%

—

Gr 3

18%

31%

Gr 4

16%

30%

Gr 5

12%

28%

Gr 6

10%

22%

Gr 7

10%

22%

Gr 8

10%

15%

Gr 11

10%

—

Science

Gr ALL

17%

—

Gr 5

13%

30%

Gr 8

14%

22%

Gr 11

16%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

14%

—

Gr UG_SEC

15%

—

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

Jack London Elementary

Live Oak High (Continuation)

Diablo Vista Elementary

Prospects High (Alternative)

Muir (John) Elementary

Carmen Dragon Elementary

Dallas Ranch Middle

Lone Tree Elementary

Bidwell Continuation High

Orchard Park

Dozier-Libbey Medical High

Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

19%

Grade 4

14%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 6

11%

Grade 7

11%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

22%

Grade 3

24%

Grade 4

30%

Grade 5

23%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

16%

Grade 5

15%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

43%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$593,882

Year-over-year change-3.7%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$540K to $802K

vs. state typical0.77x

vs. national typical1.61x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94509	Antioch	$540K	-4.3%	56.7%
94531	Antioch	$668K	-2.9%	32.5%
94561	Oakley	$666K	-3.4%	8.7%
94565	Pittsburg	$569K	-3.9%	1.8%
94513	Brentwood	$802K	-3.4%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,765/mo

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,324 to $3,408/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94509	Antioch	$2,324	+1.3%	56.7%
94531	Antioch	$3,408	+3.1%	32.5%
94561	Oakley	$3,305	+3.8%	8.7%
94565	Pittsburg	$2,395	+0.8%	1.8%
94513	Brentwood	$3,231	+6.8%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,997/mo

Home price / national median income7.1x

Annual rent / national median income39.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$232/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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