San Jacinto Technology Institute, San Jacinto CA

Original Research by School Decision on San Jacinto Technology Institute

San Jacinto Technology Institute is an alternative school serving kindergarten through eighth grade within the San Jacinto Unified School District. It sits in a mid-sized Riverside County city known for relative affordability, with a housing market ranging from newer single-family subdivisions to older and more rural properties. The school itself is small, with a total enrollment in the range typical for alternative settings serving the district's early-to-middle grades.

The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, with substantial representation among low-income families. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the city and district. Demographic data on English learners and special education enrollment were not available in the records reviewed.

On state assessments, San Jacinto Technology Institute shows notably low proficiency rates across both English language arts and mathematics. In math, proficiency ranges from the mid-teens in fourth and sixth grades to the low-thirties in third, fifth, and eighth grades. In English language arts, performance is somewhat more variable, with fifth and seventh graders reaching roughly the low-to-mid-forties in proficiency, while other grades fall into the twenties and low-thirties. Science proficiency, measured in grades five and eight, sits in the low-to-mid-thirties. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the tested schools in Riverside County, though the absolute performance numbers remain low across the board.

As an alternative school, the institute likely serves students with distinct academic pathways, behavioral needs, or learning preferences different from traditional public schools. Alternative schools often emphasize smaller class sizes, personalized instruction, and flexible learning models. However, the provided data does not include information about the school's specific pedagogical approach, program structure, technology integration (despite the name), or what distinguishes its educational model. A parent interested in understanding the school's philosophy and instructional methods may want to contact the school directly.

The district is experiencing significant growth and investment. Rose Salgado Elementary, the district's newest campus, opened in August 2025 as a technology-forward facility. In November 2024, voters approved Measure C, a general obligation bond that levies additional property tax on homeowners and brings funding for facility modernization, classroom construction, and safety upgrades across the district. San Jacinto Leadership Academy, a district magnet serving grades six through twelve, has completed its certification as an International Baccalaureate World School, offering middle and high school students access to a full IB pathway. These district-level changes signal growth and resource expansion, though the immediate effects on an alternative elementary-through-middle school would depend on how bond funding is allocated to its own facility and programs.

Data on attendance, discipline, staffing, and course-access specifics for San Jacinto Technology Institute were not provided, leaving gaps in understanding student engagement, school climate, and the breadth of learning opportunities available. No graduation rate is relevant, as the school does not serve high school grades.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 331%

School 31% · District 25% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 414%

School 14% · District 20% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 529%

School 29% · District 16% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

Grade 614%

School 14% · District 16% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

Grade 726%

School 26% · District 14% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 830%

School 30% · District 16% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 325%

School 25% · District 28% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

Grade 423%

School 23% · District 29% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

Grade 553%

School 53% · District 32% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 623%

School 23% · District 32% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 21 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Grade 745%

School 45% · District 38% · ▲ 7 pts above district

even with state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 844%

School 44% · District 32% · ▲ 12 pts above district

even with state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Science

Grade 535%

School 35% · District 16% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Grade 832%

School 32% · District 22% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

This schoolSan Jacinto Unified, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.