Tracking school reopenings in California

Tracking school reopenings in California

56%
of elementary students returned
41%
of secondary school students

How many students can return?

Schools rapidly opened their doors for instruction in April, with nearly 90% of public school districts returning to in-person or a hybrid instruction.

About 5.3 million of the 6.1 million students in the state have the option to return, according to estimates The Times derived from data that school districts provide to the state.

Can students return?

Yes
In-person Hybrid
No
Distance

Track coronavirus vaccinations in California

Explore the data tracking the state’s COVID-19 vaccine supply to see how and where it has been distributed so far.

Many students are staying at home

Despite most districts offering students the option to come back to school, many are opting to stay at home. In districts like Los Angeles Unified, students in areas less affected by COVID-19 are returning at higher rates.

Have students returned?

Yes
In-person Hybrid
No
Distance

California Department of Education

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Some areas have more students back in school

Students are choosing to return to campuses at a higher rate in the state's rural northern counties — especially in the upper grade levels.

Look up your school district

Look up a school district and its opening status for elementary and secondary schools. Districts safety plans are hyperlinked in the table below.

Enrollment figures do not include charter schools that may fall within district boundaries. Districts without reopening status on the CDPH website are not included.

Tracking the coronavirus outbreak

Follow the latest data on the spread of COVID-19 in California with our coronavirus tracker.