Sunshine Special Education serves 74 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunshine Special Education's student population of 74 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine Special Education is 0.58, 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
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunshine Special Education often compared to?
Sunshine Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Yvonne Harmon, Riverside County Special Education by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sunshine Special Education?
74 students attend Sunshine Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunshine Special Education students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunshine Special Education?
Sunshine Special Education has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunshine Special Education offer ?
Sunshine Special Education offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Sunshine Special Education part of?
Sunshine Special Education is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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