Sunshine Special Education serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunshine Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunshine Special Education's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine Special Education is 0.52, 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
5%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Sunshine Special Education often compared to?
Sunshine Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside County Special Education, Yvonne Harmon 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?
64% of Sunshine Special Education students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sunshine Special Education part of?
Sunshine Special Education is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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