District Special Education serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
District Special Education's student population of 103 students has grown by 442% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of District Special Education is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are District Special Education often compared to?
District Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Lassen County Special Education, Clearlake Creativity by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of District Special Education?
The graduation rate of District Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend District Special Education?
103 students attend District Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of District Special Education students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of District Special Education?
District Special Education has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does District Special Education offer ?
District Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is District Special Education part of?
District Special Education is part of Stockton Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is District Special Education located?
District Special Education is located in the Valley Oak neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Valley Oak.
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