Excellent

#3157 of 3,177 private schools in CA

C4l Academy

High School

16220 Scientific Way, Irvine, CA 92618

Last updated: April 2026

Private

835

Students

55.7:1

Student-Teacher

9th – 12th

Grades Served

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#3157 of 3,177 in CA

About C4l Academy

C4l Academy is a private high school in Irvine, CA 92618. The school serves approximately 835 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 55.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 0.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $135,609, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Irvine, C4l Academy rates higher overall (8.2 vs 5.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How C4l Academy compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Irvine, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

55.7:1

This School

29.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

835

This School

1,309

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.2

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
C4l Academy (this school)	—	835	55.7:1	8.2
Excel Academy Charter	0.9 mi	602	11.6:1	8.4
Excel Academy Charter	0.9 mi	967	17.3:1	8.1
Portola High	2.9 mi	2,503	26.3:1	6.7
Woodbridge High	5.3 mi	2,224	25.3:1	3.8
University High	5.4 mi	2,226	26.8:1	4.7
Irvine Adult Transition Programs	5.4 mi	111	111:1	6.1
Irvine High	5.6 mi	1,951	26:1	4.9
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High	6.3 mi	111	9.2:1	6.9
Creekside High	6.3 mi	81	10.1:1	4.5
Northwood High	7.0 mi	2,310	26.9:1	4.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention

D 1.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 55.7:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

C 3.3 / 10

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Enrollment 835

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

16220 Scientific Way, Irvine, CA 92618

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
C4L ACADEMY Irvine	0.0 mi	1,073	8.2
Southern California Preperatory School Irvine	0.2 mi	10	8.2
Oakridge School Irvine	0.3 mi	13	8.2
NEW VISTA SCHOOL Laguna Hills	0.5 mi	73	7.4
Excel Academy Charter Irvine	0.9 mi	602	8.4
Excel Academy Charter Irvine	0.9 mi	967	8.1
LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum Irvine	0.9 mi	91	8.2
LEPORT SCHOOLS - IRVINE SPECTRUM NORTH CAMPUS Irvine	1.0 mi	77	8.2
LEPORT SCHOOLS Irvine	1.0 mi	12	8.2
New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus Irvine	0.9 mi	248	8.2
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL IRVINE Irvine	0.9 mi	264	8.2
The Conrad Academy Irvine	1.0 mi	9	8.2
Tumble 'N Grow Irvine	1.2 mi	7	8.2
San Joaquin Elementary Laguna Hills	1.3 mi	229	7.4
The Geneva School Laguna Woods	1.6 mi	132	5.5
THE GENEVA SCHOOL Laguna Woods	1.6 mi	100	5.5
Triple-I Academy Irvine	1.6 mi	12	8.2
Pathway School, Inc. Laguna Hills	1.7 mi	37	7.4
Montessori on the Lake Lake Forest	1.6 mi	99	6.7
MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE Lake Forest	1.6 mi	78	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$135,609

Median Home Value

$1,153,400

Median Rent

$3,053/mo

Population

62,296

College Educated

72.5%

Homeownership

39.5%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

34.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
C4L ACADEMY Irvine, CA	1,073	8.2
CREAN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Irvine, CA	982	8.2
Crean Lutheran High School Irvine, CA	1,126	8.2
Estancia High Costa Mesa, CA	1,030	8.2
Fowler High Fowler, CA	801	8.2
Holy Martyrs Armenian High School–Ferrahian Encino, CA	558	8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4l Academy

What grades does C4l Academy serve?

C4l Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend C4l Academy?

C4l Academy has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C4l Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at C4l Academy is 55.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does C4l Academy rank in CA?

C4l Academy is ranked #3157 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is C4l Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

C4l Academy has a composite rating of 8.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is C4l Academy a private school?

Yes, C4l Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 835
Student-Teacher Ratio: 55.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Orange
Phone: (866) 216-9288
Data Year: 2025–2026

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