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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

Private
30
Students
3.5:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 19%
in CA

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

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How Orion Academy compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Concord, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
This School
vs
14.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
801
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.6
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

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.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.5:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D 1.1 / 10
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Enrollment 30
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details