{"id":2749,"date":"2026-05-20T18:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/folsom-cordova-unified-school-district-eyes-seven-new-schools-in-10-years\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:03:22","slug":"folsom-cordova-unified-school-district-eyes-seven-new-schools-in-10-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/folsom-cordova-unified-school-district-eyes-seven-new-schools-in-10-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Folsom Cordova Unified School District eyes seven new schools in 10 years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Folsom Cordova Unified School District plans to open seven new schools over the next decade to keep pace with enrollment growth in Folsom and Rancho Cordova, according to district spokesperson Angela Griffin.<\/p>\n

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The proposed campuses include three high schools, two middle schools and two elementary schools, with a timeline ranging from 2027 to 2036.<\/p>\n

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District officials said new schools are needed as student enrollment continues to rise, particularly at the high school level, where capacity is projected to exceed available space by the end of the decade.<\/p>\n

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FCUSD, which serves about 22,000 students, is also exploring a districtwide bond measure to help pay for an estimated $4.1 billion in facility needs, including both new construction and repairs to existing campuses.<\/p>\n

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What are current FCUSD capacity levels? Future projections?<\/h2>\n

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About 9,700 students are enrolled in FCUSD elementary schools, Griffin said, representing 83% of the district\u2019s elementary school capacity. That figure is projected to increase to 86.2% by the 2030-31 school year.<\/p>\n

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The district\u2019s four middle schools are operating at a combined 80.4% capacity, with nearly 4,800 students enrolled. Capacity is projected to reach 92.3% by 2030.<\/p>\n

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FCUSD\u2019s three comprehensive high schools are currently at 92.2% capacity, with about 6,600 students enrolled. High school capacity is projected to reach 110.6% by 2030.<\/p>\n

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Vista del Lago High School and Folsom High School are expected to face the greatest crowding pressures. Vista del Lago is currently at 103.5% capacity and is projected to be at 99% capacity by 2030. Folsom High is currently at 99.7% capacity and is projected to reach 141.3% capacity by 2030.<\/p>\n

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FCUSD operates 22 elementary schools, four middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, seven alternative schools and one charter school, according to the district\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

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How many schools are needed? What\u2019s the timeline?<\/h2>\n

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The district expects to open seven new schools over the next decade, Griffin said:<\/p>\n

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