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About Poway Unified School District

Welcome to the Poway Unified School District! We are a national leader in K-12 public education. The Poway Unified School District is located in northern San Diego County, California. PUSD operates 40 schools located in the cities of San Diego and Poway: 25 elementary schools (TK-5), one elementary & middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), one middle college and one adult school. We serve over 34,000 students and our District is the third largest school district in San Diego County.
 
PUSD's Vision Statement is:
To create culture and conditions to empower world-class learners
 
PUSD's Mission Statement is: 
Inspiring Passion and Preparing Every Student to Thrive in College, Career, and Life by Providing Personalized, Rich, and Rigorous Learning Experiences
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