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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 9,251 students in Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,251 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
402 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1380 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1384 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
# American Indian Students
55 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
203 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,172 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
55%
# Black Students
55 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
661 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,229
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,291
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,364
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,367
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,425 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,996 is less than the state median of $19,787. 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
$16,425
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,996
$19,787
Best Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ernest Righetti High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 2,494 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Grades: 9-12
| 3,220 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. Brd.way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 3,196 students
Rank: #44.
Delta High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 341 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 9,251 students.
What is the rank of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District?
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District is ranked #1380 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
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, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $15,996 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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