Below Average
#1656 of 1,787 private schools in CA
C4l Academy
High School
16220 SCIENTIFIC, Irvine, CA 92618
Enrollment
1,073
Student-Teacher
97.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,073
Student-Teacher
97.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,656 of 1,787
In Irvine
#14 of 14
public schools
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C4l Academy
High School in Irvine · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About C4l Academy
C4l Academy is a private high school in Irvine, CA. C4l Academy serves approximately 1,073 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 97.5:1 student-teacher ratio. C4l Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,656 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
C4l Academy runs 97.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
C4l Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow C4l Academy compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Irvine, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| C4l Academy (this school) | 4.6 |
| Excel Academy Charter | 7.0 |
| Excel Academy Charter | 6.7 |
| Portola High | 8.1 |
| Woodbridge High | 7.1 |
| University High | 7.4 |
| Irvine Adult Transition Programs | — |
| Irvine High | 7.5 |
| Alternative Education-San Joaquin High | 9.0 |
| Creekside High | 6.0 |
| Northwood High | 7.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
16220 SCIENTIFIC, Irvine, CA 92618
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering C4l Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NEW HORIZON SCHOOL IRVINE (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE GENEVA SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Laguna Woods), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Lake Forest), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Irvine, see our Irvine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| C4L Academy Irvine | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southern California Preperatory School Irvine | 0.2 mi | — |
| Oakridge School Irvine | 0.3 mi | — |
| NEW VISTA SCHOOL Laguna Hills | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Excel Academy Charter Irvine | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Excel Academy Charter Irvine | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum Irvine | 0.9 mi | — |
| LEPORT SCHOOLS - IRVINE SPECTRUM NORTH CAMPUS Irvine | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| LEPORT SCHOOLS Irvine | 1.0 mi | — |
| New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus Irvine | 0.9 mi | — |
| NEW HORIZON SCHOOL IRVINE Irvine | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| The Conrad Academy Irvine | 1.0 mi | — |
| Tumble 'N Grow Irvine | 1.2 mi | — |
| San Joaquin Elementary Laguna Hills | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| The Geneva School Laguna Woods | 1.7 mi | — |
| THE GENEVA SCHOOL Laguna Woods | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Triple-I Academy Irvine | 1.6 mi | — |
| Montessori on the Lake Lake Forest | 1.6 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE Lake Forest | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Pathway School, Inc. Laguna Hills | 1.7 mi | — |
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
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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 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C4l Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at C4l Academy is 97.5:1. 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 ranks #1,656 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is C4l Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
C4l Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is C4l Academy a private school?
Yes, C4l Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is C4l Academy a religious school?
No, C4l Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 97.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (866) 216-9288
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