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#5728 of 9,539 schools in CA
Delta High
High School · Santa Maria Joint Union High
4893 Bethany Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
26:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
26:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,728 of 9,539
In Santa Maria
#18 of 30
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Santa Maria Joint Union High
Academic growth
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Delta High
High School in Santa Maria · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Delta High
Delta High is a public high school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria Joint Union High. Delta High serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. Delta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,728 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Delta High show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Delta High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Delta High runs 26:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Delta High — Students at Delta High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Delta High Compares
See how Delta High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4893 Bethany Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Delta High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ernest Righetti High (rated 6.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson Road Elementary Orcutt | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Orcutt Junior High Orcutt | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria Santa Maria | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Pine Grove Elementary Orcutt | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| ST LOUIS DE MONTFORT Santa Maria | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Louis de Montfort Elementary Santa Maria | 1.0 mi | — |
| Ralph Dunlap Elementary Orcutt | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Orcutt School for Independent Study Orcutt | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Santa Maria | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Lakeview Junior High Orcutt | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Maria | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary Orcutt | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Maria | 2.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria | 3.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria | 3.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Santa Maria | 4.2 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,501
Median Home Value
$572,700
Median Rent
$2,267/mo
Population
44,350
College Educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
39.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delta High
What grades does Delta High serve?
Delta High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Delta High?
Delta High has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta High is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta High rank in CA?
Delta High ranks #5,728 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Delta High's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Delta High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta High has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Delta High a charter school?
No, Delta High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta High a Title I school?
No, Delta High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta High?
84.6% of students at Delta High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 937-6356
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
Resources & Links
District
Santa Maria Joint Union High- District Enrollment
- 8,985
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,168
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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