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#7058 of 9,539 schools in CA
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
School · Suncoast Preparatory Academy District · Newport Beach, CA
A charter school in Newport Beach, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3857 Birch St. #297, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Math 35% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Suncoast Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport Beach), 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
$154,035
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,349/mo
College educated
70.3%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,525 | Compare → |
| Orange County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Newport Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Macbeth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 92 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy is listed in Suncoast Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Suncoast Preparatory Academy is a public school in Newport Beach, CA, part of Suncoast Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 1,067 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,058 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suncoast Preparatory Academy
What grades does Suncoast Preparatory Academy serve?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,067 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Preparatory Academy is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suncoast Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy ranks #7,058 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Suncoast Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Suncoast Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suncoast Preparatory Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Suncoast Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Suncoast Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Suncoast Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Suncoast Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suncoast Preparatory Academy?
36.4% of students at Suncoast Preparatory Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 994-6724
- Area population (ZIP 92660)
- 34,788
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
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 92660; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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