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#7033 of 9,539 schools in CA
Access Juvenile Hall
School · Orange County Department of Education
PO Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Enrollment
183
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
183
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,033 of 9,539
In Costa Mesa
#35 of 39
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Orange County Department of Education
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Access Juvenile Hall
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About Access Juvenile Hall
Access Juvenile Hall is a public school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of Orange County Department of Education. Access Juvenile Hall serves approximately 183 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Access Juvenile Hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,033 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Access Juvenile Hall show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 183 students, Access Juvenile Hall is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Access Juvenile Hall sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Access Juvenile Hall sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Access Juvenile Hall — Students at Access Juvenile Hall score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Access Juvenile Hall Compares
See how Access Juvenile Hall performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Access Juvenile Hall may also want to explore other schools in the area. Middle College High (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Santa Ana), which scores notably higher. Another option is Leroy L. Doig Intermediate (rated 8.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Earl Warren Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lampson Elementary Garden Grove | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Christ Cathedral Academy Garden Grove | 0.8 mi | — |
| CHRIST CATHEDRAL ACADEMY Garden Grove | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Unity Middle College High Orange | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Ponderosa Elementary Anaheim | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Santiago Elementary Santa Ana | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Portola Middle Orange | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Nobis Montessori Orange | 1.3 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI FAR HORIZONS Orange | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Sycamore Elementary Orange | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Earl Warren Elementary Garden Grove | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| West Orange Elementary Orange | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Garden Grove | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| LOVE 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Santa Ana | 1.8 mi | — |
| Samueli Academy Santa Ana | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Leroy L. Doig Intermediate Garden Grove | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Middle College High Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Scholarship Prep - Orange County Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 3.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Access Juvenile Hall
What grades does Access Juvenile Hall serve?
Access Juvenile Hall serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Access Juvenile Hall?
Access Juvenile Hall has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Access Juvenile Hall?
The student-teacher ratio at Access Juvenile Hall is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Access Juvenile Hall rank in CA?
Access Juvenile Hall ranks #7,033 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Access Juvenile Hall's MySchoolScout rating?
Access Juvenile Hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Access Juvenile Hall?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Access Juvenile Hall has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Access Juvenile Hall a charter school?
No, Access Juvenile Hall is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Access Juvenile Hall a Title I school?
No, Access Juvenile Hall is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Access Juvenile Hall?
98.4% of students at Access Juvenile Hall qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (714) 935-7651
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
Resources & Links
District
Orange County Department of Education- District Enrollment
- 2,551
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $104,591
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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