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#7033 of 9,539 schools in CA
Access Juvenile Hall
School · Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa, CA
An Orange County Department of Education school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 4% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Access Juvenile Hall score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 2% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Access Juvenile Hall sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Costa Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange County Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $104,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Access Juvenile Hall is listed in Orange County Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Access Juvenile Hall
Access Juvenile Hall is a public school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of Orange County Department of Education, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,033 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (714) 935-7651
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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