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#595 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Orion Academy
High School
1868 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94520
About Orion Academy
Orion Academy is a private high school in Concord, CA 94520. The school serves approximately 30 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6/10, placing it in the 81.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an below average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $79,790, where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 8 public schools in Concord, Orion Academy rates lower overall (3.6 vs 5.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Orion Academy compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Concord, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Orion Academy (this school) | 3.6 |
| Crossroads High | 3.6 |
| Olympic Continuation High | 5.0 |
| Mt. Diablo High | 4.7 |
| Glenbrook Academy | 3.6 |
| Floyd I. Marchus | 6.8 |
| Concord High | 4.5 |
| Ygnacio Valley High | 6.5 |
| Clayton Valley Charter High | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
1868 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94520
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEGINNINGS & BEYOND MONTESSORI Concord | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Queen of All Saints Elementary Concord | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS SCHOOL Concord | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Meadow Homes Elementary Concord | 0.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Mt. Diablo High Concord | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Crossroads High Concord | 0.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Olympic Continuation High Concord | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| DE LA SALLE ACADEMY Concord | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Building Connections Academy Concord | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| De La Salle Academy, Inc. Concord | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| THE CONCORDIA SCHOOL Concord | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CONCORD Concord | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Anova Center for Education, Contra Costa Concord | 1.0 mi | 3.6 |
| ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION Concord | 1.0 mi | 3.6 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN Concord | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Wren Avenue Elementary Concord | 1.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Cambridge Elementary Concord | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Holbrook Language Academy Concord | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Rocketship Futuro Academy Redwood City | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Glenbrook Academy Concord | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94520 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,790
Median Home Value
$572,400
Median Rent
$2,118/mo
Population
36,767
College Educated
29.9%
Homeownership
37.4%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Median Age
34.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Chesnut High (Continuation) Coalinga, CA | 3.6 |
| Corning Independent Study Corning, CA | 3.6 |
| Crossroads High Concord, CA | 3.6 |
| Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Temple City, CA | 3.6 |
| Independence Continuation High Madera, CA | 3.6 |
| Johanna Echols-Hansen High (Continuation) Cloverdale, CA | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Orion Academy
What grades does Orion Academy serve?
Orion Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Orion Academy?
Orion Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orion Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orion Academy is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Orion Academy rank in CA?
Orion Academy is ranked #595 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Orion Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Orion Academy has a composite rating of 3.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Orion Academy a private school?
Yes, Orion Academy 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Contra Costa
- Phone
- (925) 377-0789
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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