CaliforniaSchoolsInternational School for Science and Culture

International School for Science and Culture

PublicRegularCharterGrades 08
Costa Mesa, California · International School for Science and Culture District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students97
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch41%
Title INo
International School for Science and Culture

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
97
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
41%-24pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

International School for Science and Culture is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Costa Mesa, California. The school enrolls 97 students. It is part of the International School for Science and Culture District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictInternational School for Science and Culture District
County6059
CityCosta Mesa
ZIP92627
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060250714420

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment97
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino38.0%
Black / African American16.5%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races18.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
38.0%
Black
16.5%
Asian
4.4%
Two+
18.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %41%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)