K-12 School buildings in California
2,128 k-12 school buildings benchmarked under AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
Buildings
2,128
Avg score
74
Avg site EUI
56.3
kBtu/ft²
Floor area
274.6M ft²
combined
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Jr High School | A100 | — | 41,033,520 sq ft |
| Ventura Unified School District | A100 | 4.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,870,844 sq ft |
| Chaparral Middle School | A100 | 1.3 kBtu/ft² | 771,885 sq ft |
| Battles Elementary | A100 | 1.3 kBtu/ft² | 504,424 sq ft |
| Liberty Elementary | A100 | 3.0 kBtu/ft² | 486,565 sq ft |
| Id Redmond Taylor Elementary | A100 | 3.1 kBtu/ft² | 471,754 sq ft |
| Miller Elementary | A100 | 1.8 kBtu/ft² | 461,736 sq ft |
| Sanchez Elementary | A100 | 2.0 kBtu/ft² | 418,176 sq ft |
| Canyon Crest Academy | A100 | 19.2 kBtu/ft² | 312,402 sq ft |
| Petaluma High School | A100 | 17.2 kBtu/ft² | 304,265 sq ft |
| Sanger West High School | A100 | 17.5 kBtu/ft² | 298,403 sq ft |
| Carter High School | A100 | 23.0 kBtu/ft² | 295,317 sq ft |
| West High | A100 | 14.1 kBtu/ft² | 294,709 sq ft |
| Antelope Valley High School | A100 | 23.1 kBtu/ft² | 293,800 sq ft |
| Colton High School | A100 | 21.6 kBtu/ft² | 273,000 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista High School | D1 | 176.4 kBtu/ft² | 241,856 sq ft |
| San Mateo High School | D1 | 66.6 kBtu/ft² | 168,452 sq ft |
| High Tech High Mesa - 5331 Mt Alifan Dr, San Diego, Ca 92111, Usa | D1 | 112.3 kBtu/ft² | 124,006 sq ft |
| Lawndale High School | D1 | 108.8 kBtu/ft² | 114,889 sq ft |
| Redwood High School | D1 | 158.5 kBtu/ft² | 112,250 sq ft |
| Harris Middle School | D1 | 147.9 kBtu/ft² | 97,000 sq ft |
| Albiani Middle School | D1 | 102.9 kBtu/ft² | 97,000 sq ft |
| Whitney High School | D1 | 41014.7 kBtu/ft² | 91,504 sq ft |
| 3900 Stansbury Ave - The Buckley School | D1 | 98.4 kBtu/ft² | 84,451 sq ft |
| Tamalpais High School | D1 | 142.4 kBtu/ft² | 81,300 sq ft |
| Archie Williams High School | D1 | 169.2 kBtu/ft² | 74,100 sq ft |
| Matsuyama Elementary | D1 | 160.7 kBtu/ft² | 50,116 sq ft |
| Dozier Libbey Medical High School | D1 | 103.6 kBtu/ft² | 50,008 sq ft |
| Sonora School District | D1 | 2064.7 kBtu/ft² | 50,000 sq ft |
| Lindsay High School | D1 | 116.1 kBtu/ft² | 14,537 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Jr High School | A100 | — | 41,033,520 sq ft |
| Ventura Unified School District | A100 | 4.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,870,844 sq ft |
| Chaparral Middle School | A100 | 1.3 kBtu/ft² | 771,885 sq ft |
| Santa Monica High School | D26 | 61.6 kBtu/ft² | 551,891 sq ft |
| Battles Elementary | A100 | 1.3 kBtu/ft² | 504,424 sq ft |
| Liberty Elementary | A100 | 3.0 kBtu/ft² | 486,565 sq ft |
| Id Redmond Taylor Elementary | A100 | 3.1 kBtu/ft² | 471,754 sq ft |
| Chaffey High School | D31 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 464,601 sq ft |
| Miller Elementary | A100 | 1.8 kBtu/ft² | 461,736 sq ft |
| Golden Block Schools | B81 | 49.5 kBtu/ft² | 443,602 sq ft |
Frequently asked questions
How efficient are California's k-12 school buildings?
The 2,128 benchmarked k-12 school buildings in California average an ENERGY STAR score of 74 and a site energy-use intensity of 56.3 kBtu/ft² in their latest AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10) disclosures.
Which k-12 school building in California has the best energy grade?
El Camino Jr High School leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking Program (statewide) public disclosure.