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#3098 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Crean Lutheran High School

High School

12500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618

Private
1,126
Students
15.9:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
#3098 of 3,177 in CA

About Crean Lutheran High School

Crean Lutheran High School is a private high school in Irvine, CA 92618. The school serves approximately 1,126 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 2.5th 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, Crean Lutheran High School rates higher overall (8.2 vs 5.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Crean Lutheran High School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Irvine, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
This School
vs
29.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,126
This School
vs
1,309
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.2
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Crean Lutheran High School (this school) 8.2
Portola High 6.7
Northwood High 4.3
Irvine High 4.9
Excel Academy Charter 8.4
Excel Academy Charter 8.1
Irvine Adult Transition Programs 6.1
Woodbridge High 3.8
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High 6.9
Creekside High 4.5
University High 4.7

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Enrollment 1,126
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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

12500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
CREAN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Irvine 0.0 mi 8.2
Stonegate Elementary Irvine 0.6 mi 6.5
Beacon Park Irvine 1.0 mi 5.4
Woodbury Elementary Irvine 1.1 mi 5.4
Portola Springs Elementary Irvine 1.3 mi 5.9
Eastwood Elementary Irvine 1.4 mi 6.4
Cadence Park Irvine 1.6 mi 4.8
SPECTRUM MONTESSORI AT WOODBURY Irvine 1.6 mi 8.2
GREAT FOUNDATIONS MONTESSORI Irvine 1.7 mi 8.2
Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine 1.7 mi 4.8
Jeffrey Trail Middle Irvine 1.7 mi 4.7
NORTHWOOD MONTESSORI OF IRVINE Irvine 2.0 mi 8.2
Northwood Montessori School of Irvine Irvine 2.0 mi 8.2
Cypress Village Elementary Irvine 1.9 mi 4.7
Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine 1.9 mi 6.5
Canyon View Elementary Irvine 2.1 mi 5.9
NEW HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - IRVINE Irvine 2.0 mi 8.2
Portola High Irvine 2.3 mi 6.7
Korean American Center Irvine 2.1 mi 8.2
Ronald Reagan Secondary School Irvine 2.2 mi 8.2

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 Rating
C4L ACADEMY Irvine, CA 8.2
C4L Academy Irvine, CA 8.2
CREAN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Irvine, CA 8.2
Estancia High Costa Mesa, CA 8.2
Fowler High Fowler, CA 8.2
TVT Community Day School Irvine, CA 8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crean Lutheran High School

What grades does Crean Lutheran High School serve?

Crean Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Crean Lutheran High School?

Crean Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crean Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crean Lutheran High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Crean Lutheran High School rank in CA?

Crean Lutheran High School is ranked #3098 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Crean Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crean Lutheran High School 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 Crean Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Crean Lutheran High School 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details