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#6366 of 9,539 schools in CA
Orange County Classical Academy
School · Orange County Classical Academy District · Orange, CA
A charter school in Orange, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4100 East Walnut Ave., Orange, CA 92869
- Math 65% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orange County Classical Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 68% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orange County Classical 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ousd Edge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Ousd Home SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Spirit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange County Classical Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,526NCES 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.
Orange County Classical Academy is listed in Orange County Classical Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orange County Classical Academy
Orange County Classical Academy is a public school in Orange, CA, part of Orange County Classical Academy District, serving approximately 568 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,366 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange County Classical Academy
What grades does Orange County Classical Academy serve?
Orange County Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Orange County Classical Academy?
Orange County Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange County Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange County Classical Academy is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange County Classical Academy rank in CA?
Orange County Classical Academy ranks #6,366 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orange County Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange County Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Orange County Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange County Classical Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Orange County Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Orange County Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Orange County Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Orange County Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange County Classical Academy?
17.1% of students at Orange County Classical 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.2%
- Phone
- (657) 223-9420
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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