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Santa Maria Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 9,242 students in Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
Public Schools in Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have a diversity score of 0.22, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
9,242 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
404 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
51%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
# American Indian Students
45 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
210 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,125 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
56%
# Black Students
55 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
701 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,290
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,351
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,285
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,316
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,011 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,441
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,011
$18,241
Best Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Grades: 9-12
| 3,156 students
Rank: #22.
Ernest Righetti High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
941 E. Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 2,520 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. Brd.way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 3,186 students
Rank: #44.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Maria Joint Union High School District?
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 9,242 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria Joint Union High School District?
88% of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District?
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Maria Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,011 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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