Excellent
#559 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Ocsa
High School · Ocsa District · Santa Ana, CA
A charter high school in Santa Ana, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 North Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Math 75% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ocsa score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ocsa 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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
$68,697
Median home value
$608,300
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Academy Early College HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Santa Ana HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,853 | Compare → |
| Advanced Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Reach AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
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.
Ocsa District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,223NCES 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.
Ocsa is listed in OCSA District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocsa
Ocsa is a public high school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Ocsa District, serving approximately 2,288 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocsa
What grades does Ocsa serve?
Ocsa serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ocsa?
Ocsa has an enrollment of approximately 2,288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocsa?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocsa is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocsa rank in CA?
Ocsa ranks #559 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ocsa's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocsa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ocsa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocsa has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ocsa a charter school?
Yes, Ocsa is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ocsa a Title I school?
No, Ocsa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocsa?
15.4% of students at Ocsa 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (714) 560-9000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92701)
- 48,272
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92701; 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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