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California Connections Academy Southern California
School · California Connections Academy Southern California District · San Juan Capistrano, CA
A charter school in San Juan Capistrano, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33272 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Math 21% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California Connections Academy Southern California score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California Connections Academy Southern California sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Juan Capistrano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,893
Median home value
$929,700
Median rent
$2,500/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capistrano Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Foundations Cognitive SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| St Margaret S Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,168 | Compare → |
| Fairmont Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
California Connections Academy Southern California District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,334NCES 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.
California Connections Academy Southern California is listed in California Connections Academy Southern California District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Connections Academy Southern California
California Connections Academy Southern California is a public school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, part of California Connections Academy Southern California District, serving approximately 5,189 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 31.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,066 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about California Connections Academy Southern California
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Connections Academy Southern California
What grades does California Connections Academy Southern California serve?
California Connections Academy Southern California serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend California Connections Academy Southern California?
California Connections Academy Southern California has an enrollment of approximately 5,189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Southern California?
The student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Southern California is 31.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Connections Academy Southern California rank in CA?
California Connections Academy Southern California ranks #9,066 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California Connections Academy Southern California's MySchoolScout rating?
California Connections Academy Southern California has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 California Connections Academy Southern California?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Connections Academy Southern California has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is California Connections Academy Southern California a charter school?
Yes, California Connections Academy Southern California is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is California Connections Academy Southern California a Title I school?
No, California Connections Academy Southern California is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Connections Academy Southern California?
55.5% of students at California Connections Academy Southern California 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
- 5,189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 167
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (949) 461-1667
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92675)
- 34,998
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92675; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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