Delta High School

Delta High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4893 Bethany Ln,  Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
4.4
4.0
338 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Esther Prieto-chavez
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.09
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.09
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.3%
Female
43.4%
Hispanic
83.9%
White
11.7%
Black
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Allan Hancock College 34 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 9 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 9 Students
California State University - Fresno 4 Students
University of California - Irvine 3 Students
San Diego State University 3 Students
San Francisco State University 3 Students
California State University - Northridge 3 Students
Seattle University 3 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students
Photography 3 Students
Medical Assistant 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 2 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 2 Students
Entrepreneurship 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
4/11/2016
I did alot better at delta then i ever did at the other high school.
4.0 NicheUser
4/11/2016
They above and beyond to help you when your in definite need.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
1/4/2025
Although I'm not a current student, as a former student of Delta, this school was so detrimental to my love of education. Since elementary and more severely my first 2 years at my former high school before Delta, I used to have a very difficult and sometimes debilitating time with school and academi...
1.0 parent
8/16/2022
Graduation without you effort. Using taxpayers money to fund a school for non performing students. Students could be better served by providing vocacional education. None of these students goe to college, see your own stats. The truth must be told!!
5.0 student
8/9/2011
TThis was the best high school I've ever been to ..the staf was wonderful and so helpful and dedicated to help you succeed .. I wish I would've never even went to any of the other high schools abd just went to Delta because the other schools were no where nearly as supportive as Delta was and the st...
5.0 parent
6/8/2008

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Delta High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Santa Maria, CA, in the Orcutt neighborhood, and is served by the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Delta High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.09, and the graduation rate is 93%. The average home value in this area is $670,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ernest Righetti High School, Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria, Orcutt Academy Charter, and more. Learn more about what Santa Maria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Delta High School.

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