Green Buildings
Buildings that are green certified or equivalent.
Building Green Certified or Equivalent
| Year | Percent of Green buildings |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 24% |
| 2012–13 | 27% |
| 2013–14 | 36% |
| 2014–15 | 56% |
Description of Calculation
Square footage of all permanent buildings (academic and non- academic) with a green building certificate, plus square footage of all permanent buildings (academic and non-academic) that were built in alignment with a green building code but not certified.
Importance of Measure
This measure compares the number of energy efficient or "green" buildings in the district.
Factors that Influence
- Community support for environmental and sustainability measures
- Grant availability
- District policy
- Environmental site assessment
- Local health issues
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Dallas Independent School District
- Orange County Public Schools (FL)
- Providence Public Schools
- Richmond City School District
- San Diego Unified School District