The California School for the Deaf, Riverside is a school for deaf children located in Riverside, California. The school educates children from all over Southern California. Its companion school in Northern California is California School for the Deaf, Fremont.
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California School For The Deaf-riverside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California School For The Deaf-riverside's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
California School For The Deaf-riverside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California School For The Deaf-riverside is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9361 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey and Red
School Mascot
Cubs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California School For The Deaf-riverside's ranking?
California School For The Deaf-riverside is ranked #9361 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are California School For The Deaf-riverside often compared to?
California School For The Deaf-riversideis often viewed alongside schools like Alessandro by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California School For The Deaf-riverside?
The graduation rate of California School For The Deaf-riverside is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend California School For The Deaf-riverside?
350 students attend California School For The Deaf-riverside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of California School For The Deaf-riverside students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California School For The Deaf-riverside?
California School For The Deaf-riverside has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California School For The Deaf-riverside offer ?
California School For The Deaf-riverside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California School For The Deaf-riverside part of?
California School For The Deaf-riverside is part of California School For The Deaf-Riverside (St Special Schl) School District.
In what neighborhood is California School For The Deaf-riverside located?
California School For The Deaf-riverside is located in the Victoria neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Victoria.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
IMHO the schools my son attended before CSD-R were unbelievably worse. I don't agree with your assessment of this school. My son did not start attending CSD-R until 2017 when he was 13. We moved to Southern California BECAUSE of CSD-R. Not only is my son deaf, but he also has ASD. No schools in Nevada, Utah, or Missouri ever taught him ASL, let alone how to read or write; they simply passed him on. They didn't want to take the time to teach him. CSD-R took that challenge. Because of starting school late, my son has to attend school for one more year to earn his diploma, although he has completed all the state requirements for a Certificate of Completion. I can understand why your scores say student size is flat, as well as teachers, CSD-R may cover a good area of land, yet it does specialize in working with deaf students, blind-deaf, and deaf-autistic students. Not all schools want to put forth that much effort, except for schools the size of CSD-R. I am proud of what CSD-R has done for my son and what he has achieved because of CSD-R. I'm glad it is a smaller school because his teacher interaction is much better. This school cares about its students and is willing to try to help them reach their goals and dreams.
5 10/10/2025
Great teacher: student ratio to provide the individualized instruction needed for student success. The football team won State 8-man Championship! More parents of Deaf students should be informed about this unique school.
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