Below Average
#7497 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ortega High
High School · Lake Elsinore Unified · Lake Elsinore, CA
A Lake Elsinore Unified high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 Chaney St. Bldg. 100, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ortega High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ortega High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Elsinore), 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
$84,799
Median home value
$467,400
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Mccarthy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Temescal Canyon HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,248 | Compare → |
| Earthlight Academy of Science and DiscoveryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Expectations AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 7 | 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.
Lake Elsinore Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #10 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ortega High is listed in Lake Elsinore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ortega High
Ortega High is a public high school in Lake Elsinore, CA, part of Lake Elsinore Unified, serving approximately 488 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,497 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ortega High
What grades does Ortega High serve?
Ortega High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ortega High?
Ortega High has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortega High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortega High is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ortega High rank in CA?
Ortega High ranks #7,497 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ortega High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ortega High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ortega High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ortega High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ortega High a charter school?
No, Ortega High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ortega High a Title I school?
No, Ortega High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ortega High?
83.0% of students at Ortega High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 96.1%
- Phone
- (951) 253-7065
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92530)
- 60,877
- Area average commute
- 42.7 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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