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

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

International School for Science and Culture has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. Hispanic / Latino students make up the largest group at 38.0%.

97students
Hispanic / Latino38.0%
Black / African American16.5%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / AN22.2%
Native Hawaiian / PI0.6%
Two or More18.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.