Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 97 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
97 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
International School For Science And Culture School District, which is ranked #348 of all 1,903 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)2.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
45%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
20%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,320 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 133% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,773 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,320
$26,022
Spending / Student
$18,773
$22,604
Best International School For Science And Culture School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 97 students.
What is the rank of International School For Science And Culture School District?
International School For Science And Culture School District is ranked #348 out of 1,903 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?
45% of International School For Science And Culture School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 $18,773 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
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