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#4784 of 9,539 schools in CA
Legacy Magnet Academy
High School · Tustin Unified · Tustin, CA
A Tustin Unified high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15500 Legacy Rd., Tustin, CA 92782
- Math 73% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Legacy Magnet Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 80% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legacy Magnet Academy 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tustin), 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
$143,433
Median home value
$1,028,900
Median rent
$2,778/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port View Preparatory - TustinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Occs:chep/pchsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Alternative Education-san Joaquin HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Creekside HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tustin Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #14 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy Magnet Academy is listed in Tustin Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy Magnet Academy
Legacy Magnet Academy is a public high school in Tustin, CA, part of Tustin Unified, serving approximately 905 students in grades 6th-12th with a 30.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,784 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy Magnet Academy
What grades does Legacy Magnet Academy serve?
Legacy Magnet Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy Magnet Academy?
Legacy Magnet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 905 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy is 30.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy Magnet Academy rank in CA?
Legacy Magnet Academy ranks #4,784 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Legacy Magnet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy Magnet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Legacy Magnet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Magnet Academy has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Legacy Magnet Academy a charter school?
No, Legacy Magnet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy Magnet Academy a Title I school?
No, Legacy Magnet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Magnet Academy?
30.1% of students at Legacy Magnet Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 905
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (714) 430-2088
- Area population (ZIP 92782)
- 29,947
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 92782; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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