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#458 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 26% of private schools

Spirit Academy

School · Orange, CA

A private school in Orange, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

815 S ESPLANADE, Orange, CA 92869

  • 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index33%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment130
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Spirit 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White80.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian9.2%
Black0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Learning CornerPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–121.3 mi6Compare →
Ousd Edge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–121.3 mi243Compare →
Ousd Home SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–121.3 mi40Compare →
Orange County Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–121.4 mi568Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Spirit Academy is listed in Orange, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Spirit Academy

Spirit Academy is a private school in Orange, CA, serving approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Academy is 5.9:1. 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 ranks #458 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Spirit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Spirit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Spirit Academy a private school?

Yes, Spirit Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Spirit Academy a religious school?

Spirit Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
130
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Orange County
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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.
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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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