DELTA HIGH SCHOOL

Delta High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High school district, located in Santa Maria, CA with about 390 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Delta High has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Delta High School is a public alternative education institution located in Santa Maria, California, and is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering flexible pathways to help them meet graduation requirements and pursue their educational goals. By focusing on personalized instruction and a smaller campus setting, Delta High provides an inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes academic recovery, skill-building, and student success.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school is committed to fostering a supportive community that addresses both the personal and professional development of its students. The administration and staff prioritize close mentorship and guidance to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed after high school, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enroll in vocational training, or transition to higher education. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student-centered learning, Delta High plays a vital role in ensuring that all youth within the Santa Maria district have an equitable opportunity to earn their diploma.

For more information, contact Delta High at (805) 937-6356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455-4880
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DELTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Maria, CA with about 390 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
390
Teachers:
13.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 390 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DELTA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.3%
White
7.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
40.5%
Male
59.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.