Sunshine Special Education

9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503

sunshine.riversideunified.org/

74 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Sunshine Special Education, located at 9390 California Ave. in Riverside, California, operates as a specialized educational facility dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs. As a non-public school (NPS), it is designed to provide intensive academic and behavioral support for students who require a more individualized approach than what is typically available in a general education classroom. The school focuses on creating a structured and inclusive environment that addresses the unique emotional, social, and academic challenges of its student body.

The facility emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating personalized instruction with therapeutic services to help students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized curricula, Sunshine Special Education aims to foster skill development, promote independence, and build self-confidence. Their programs are centered on helping students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed both within the school setting and in their broader communities.

Total Students

4.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunshine Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
44 (59.5%)
White
17 (23.0%)
Asian
6 (8.1%)
Two or More
4 (5.4%)
Black
1 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)352-8488
Website:	http://sunshine.riversideunified.org/
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 74