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#3531 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 37% in state

EL Modena High

High School · Orange Unified · Orange, CA

An Orange Unified high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3920 Spring St., Orange, CA 92869

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation28.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$15,147
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at EL Modena High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where EL Modena High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,525/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), 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

$147,047

Median home value

$935,200

Median rent

$2,335/mo

College educated

45.7%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·56 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Orange County Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–120.3 mi568Compare →
Ousd Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.0 mi10Compare →
Ousd Edge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–121.0 mi243Compare →
Ousd Home SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–121.0 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Orange Unified

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#12 of 39
District spending per student
$15,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

EL Modena High is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About EL Modena High

EL Modena High is a public high school in Orange, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 1,914 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,531 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Modena High

What grades does EL Modena High serve?

EL Modena High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend EL Modena High?

EL Modena High has an enrollment of approximately 1,914 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Modena High?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Modena High is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Modena High rank in CA?

EL Modena High ranks #3,531 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is EL Modena High's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Modena High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 EL Modena High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Modena High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is EL Modena High a charter school?

No, EL Modena High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is EL Modena High a Title I school?

No, EL Modena High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Modena High?

69.0% of students at EL Modena High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 92869)
36,684
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
40.6
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 92869; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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