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International School For Science And Culture School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in International School For Science And Culture School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in International School For Science And Culture School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
114 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
International School For Science And Culture School District, which is ranked #347 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
46%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,965 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,535
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,965
$18,395
Best International School For Science And Culture School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International School For Science And Culture
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to International School For Science And Culture School District?
International School For Science And Culture School District manages 1 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of International School For Science And Culture School District?
International School For Science And Culture School District is ranked #347 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in International School For Science And Culture School District?
46% of International School For Science And Culture School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of International School For Science And Culture School District?
International School For Science And Culture School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is International School For Science And Culture School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,965 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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