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#1029 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 32% of private schools

Spirit Academy

High School

815 S Esplanade St, Orange, CA 92869

Private
129
Students
10.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 32%
in CA

About Spirit Academy

Spirit Academy is a private high school in Orange, CA 92869. The school serves approximately 129 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 67.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $147,047, where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Spirit Academy compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
This School
vs
22.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
129
This School
vs
499
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Spirit Academy (this school) 6.1
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science 7.0
McPherson Magnet 5.5
La Veta Elementary 6.8
El Modena High 6.9
Esplanade Elementary 6.3
OUSD Community Day 6.1
OUSD Home Sch 5.1
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy 4.3
Prospect Elementary 4.0
Orange County Classical Academy 4.3
Santiago Middle 6.3
Palmyra GATE Magnet 7.1
Handy Elementary 4.1
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter 6.3
Cambridge Elementary 6.9
Linda Vista Elementary 5.1
Chapman Hills Elementary 5.6
Orange High 4.8
Yorba Middle 6.5
California iInspire Academy 5.7

Showing 20 of 28 schools. View all schools in Orange

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)
B 5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1
🕐 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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 129
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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

815 S Esplanade St, Orange, CA 92869

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
SPIRIT ACADEMY Orange 0.0 mi 6.1
THE PRENTICE SCHOOL North Tustin 0.2 mi 5.5
The Prentice School North Tustin 0.2 mi 5.5
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange 0.3 mi 7.0
Hewes Middle Tustin 0.4 mi 3.8
McPherson Magnet Orange 0.7 mi 5.5
Foothill High Tustin 0.9 mi 6.1
La Veta Elementary Orange 0.9 mi 6.8
FOOTHILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Santa Ana 1.1 mi 4.9
El Modena High Orange 1.1 mi 6.9
Loma Vista Elementary Tustin 1.1 mi 4.5
La Purisima Catholic School Orange 1.2 mi 6.1
LA PURISIMA SCHOOL Orange 1.2 mi 6.1
Esplanade Elementary Orange 1.3 mi 6.3
LEARNING CORNER North Tustin 1.3 mi 5.5
Panorama Elementary Santa Ana 1.1 mi 7.0
Guin Foss Elementary Tustin 1.3 mi 4.2
Prospect Elementary Orange 1.3 mi 4.0
FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL, NORTH TUSTIN CAMPUS North Tustin 1.3 mi 5.5
Fairmont Private Schools Santa Ana 1.4 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92869 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$147,047

Median Home Value

$935,200

Median Rent

$2,335/mo

Population

36,684

College Educated

45.7%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

40.6

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Adelphia Classical Christian Academy Orange, CA 6.1
Baden High (Continuation) South San Francisco, CA 6.1
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation Twentynine Palms, CA 6.1
Bloomington Pre-University Education Orange, CA 6.1
FUSION ACADEMY WARNER CENTER Woodland Hills, CA 6.1
Glen View High Beaumont, CA 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spirit Academy

What grades does Spirit Academy serve?

Spirit Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Spirit Academy?

Spirit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Spirit Academy rank in CA?

Spirit Academy is ranked #1029 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Spirit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Spirit Academy has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Spirit Academy a private school?

Yes, Spirit 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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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