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#5728 of 9,539 schools in CA
Delta High
High School · Santa Maria Joint Union High · Santa Maria, CA
A Santa Maria Joint Union High high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4893 Bethany Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Delta High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delta High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,611/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Maria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,501
Median home value
$572,700
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa MariaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Ernest Righetti HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Maria Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta High is listed in Santa Maria Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta High
Delta High is a public high school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria Joint Union High, serving approximately 338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,728 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 937-6356
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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