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
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
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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