Superintendent

District Office:
2503 Lawrence Street
Ceres CA, 95307
(209) 556-1500

Office Hours:
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Map and Directions

CUSD
District Demographics
2016-2017

23 schools

Listing of
CUSD Schools

14,065 students
(16/17 school year)

7,877 Elementary

6,188 Secondary

82.1% Free and
Reduced Meals
Program Participation

29.2% English
Language Learners

Student Ethnicity

75% Hispanic-Latino

16% White-Caucasian

6% Asian

2% African American

1% Other

Superintendent's Message

Supt. Scoop Newsletter

Dr. Siegel Superintendent

Welcome students, families, staff and the community to the Ceres Unified School District. As a school district that is Committed to Excellence and Responsive to Every Student, we fully believe in the opportunity that a quality public education provides to all students by preparing them for success in post-secondary education and the workforce. We are committed to delivering excellent instruction, creating family-friendly environments in which parents are partners in supporting their students’ learning, and providing exceptional customer service.

Ceres Unified School District also provides a wide range of resources and support to help promote academic achievement and personal growth among all students. These include:

An Internet-enabled device (Chromebook) for every K-12 student, with no- or low-cost wi-fi available
Access to mental health services for any student in need of social, emotional, behavioral, or academic support
Access to a wide range of college preparation and Advanced Placement classes, quality elective programs, and career technical education courses for high school students, as well as College Transition Learning Directors to help ensure success in post-secondary education
Free breakfast for all students at all schools (except Whitmore Charter) and a free after-school program
Well-maintained school facilities across all campuses, regardless of age

We hope you find this website and links to our individual departments' and schools’ web pages helpful. Please do not hesitate to reach out to school or district staff if you have questions or would like to visit your student’s prospective school site.

Sincerely,
Scott Siegel, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Ceres Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, parental, family, or marital status.

CUSD does not impose, maintain, approve or implement student admission eligibility criteria or employment policies that discriminates on the basis of race,color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, parental, family, or marital status

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Ceres Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identifications, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, immediately contact the District’s Discrimination, Equity Officer and Title IX Compliance Officer – Jose Beltran, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, 209-556-1540, jbeltran@ceres.k12.ca.us, (Equity Officer) and David Viss, Ed.D., Director of Personnel Services, (209) 556-1510, dviss@ceres.k12.ca.us, (Title IX Compliance Officer). You may request a copy of CUSD’s Uniform Complaint Procedures, Non-Discrimination Policies, Sexual Harassment Policies. Inquiries on all matters, including complaints, regarding the implementation of Title IX in the District may be referred to David Viss, Ed.D., Director of Personnel Services.