International School for Science and Culture District

Costa Mesa, California — 1 schools

130
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,415
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

International School for Science and Culture District operates 1 public schools serving 130 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 97 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,415 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 77.0% local, 18.0% state, and 5.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

a 970:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% White, 16.5% Asian across the district's schools.

International School for Science and Culture accounts for 100.0% of all International School for Science and Culture District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means International School for Science and Culture District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

International School for Science and Culture District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

International School for Science and Culture District student-counselor ratio is 970:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

International School for Science and Culture District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.0%
Federal
18.0%
State
77.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in International School for Science and Culture District.

White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 16.5%
Multiracial 17.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

970:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in International School for Science and Culture District

School Enrollment
International School for Science and Culture
Charter
97

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in International School for Science and Culture District?

International School for Science and Culture District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 130 students.

How much does International School for Science and Culture District spend per student?

International School for Science and Culture District spends $11,415 per student.

What is the average rent near International School for Science and Culture District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of International School for Science and Culture District?

International School for Science and Culture District students are 45.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% White, 16.5% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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