Orange County Department of Education School District
School District · Costa Mesa, California
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Enrollment
2,551
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Enrollment
2,551
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
California rank
#660 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
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 #660 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Orange County Department of Education's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Occs:chep/pchs (6.0/10), Access Juvenile Hall (5.6/10), and College and Career Preparatory Academy (5.3/10). 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 | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Access Juvenile Hall | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | College and Career Preparatory Academy | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Orange County Special Education | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Access County Community | 3.4 / 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. District-level spending was $104,591 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, 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 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Orange County Department of Education students show an average math proficiency of 19.5% and ELA proficiency of 31.5%.
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
- District spending per student
- $104,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Orange County Department of Education?
Orange County Department of Education's district-level spending was $104,591 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 6.0/10.
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 19.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.5%. 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 5.0/10 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.5%
How we rate schools
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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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