Orange County Department of Education School District
School District · Costa Mesa, California
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$104,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$104,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Orange County Department of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Orange County Department of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Occs:chep/pchs
Tustin · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
College and Career Preparatory Academy
Costa Mesa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Access Juvenile Hall
Costa Mesa · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#549 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$104,591
+$86,944 vs California median
District size
2,551 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Orange County Department of Education ranks #549 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Orange County Department of Education's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Occs:chep/pchs (7.2/10), College and Career Preparatory Academy (6.7/10), and Access Juvenile Hall (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Orange County Department of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Occs:chep/pchs | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | College and Career Preparatory Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Access Juvenile Hall | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Access County Community | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Orange County Special Education | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orange County Department of Education
Orange County Department of Education is a Costa Mesa, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,551 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $104,591 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Orange County Department of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Occs:chep/pchs, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Orange County Department of Education students show an average math proficiency of 20.4% and ELA proficiency of 31.8%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Orange County Department of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orange County Department of Education with test data.
Schools in Orange County Department of Education
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Costa Mesa
- Total Enrollment
- 2,551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 156
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orange County Department of Education?
Orange County Department of Education has 5 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orange County Department of Education?
The average composite rating for Orange County Department of Education is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Orange County Department of Education?
Orange County Department of Education spends $104,591 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orange County Department of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orange County Department of Education is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orange County Department of Education?
Occs:chep/pchs is the highest-rated school in Orange County Department of Education with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Orange County Department of Education?
Across schools in Orange County Department of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orange County Department of Education compare to other districts in California?
Orange County Department of Education has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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