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West River Academy
High School
33725 Edgewater Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Enrollment
125
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
125
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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West River Academy
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About West River Academy
West River Academy is a private high school in Dana Point, CA. West River Academy serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 125 students, West River Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
West River Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow West River Academy compares to the 2 public schools in Dana Point, CA
All Schools in Dana Point
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| West River Academy (this school) | — |
| Dana Hills High | 8.0 |
| Richard Henry Dana Elementary | 6.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125 students
- Type
- Private
- Address
- 33725 Edgewater Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Phone
- (949) 456-8753
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
33725 Edgewater Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering West River Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Dana Hills High (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is California Preparatory Academy (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby San Juan Capistrano). Additionally, Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano (rated 6.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Covina). For more schools in Dana Point, see our Dana Point schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST EDWARD PARISH SCHOOL Dana Point | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PARISH SCHOOL Dana Point | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| St. Edward the Confessor Parish School Dana Point | 0.5 mi | — |
| California Connections Academy Southern California San Juan Capistrano | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Del Obispo Elementary San Juan Capistrano | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Capistrano Home/Virtual San Juan Capistrano | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| California Preparatory Academy San Juan Capistrano | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Marco Forster Middle San Juan Capistrano | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Kinoshita Elementary San Juan Capistrano | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Dana Hills High Dana Point | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Richard Henry Dana Elementary Dana Point | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS San Juan Capistrano | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| FOUNDATIONS COGNITIVE SCHOOLS San Juan Capistrano | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano Covina | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| John Malcom Elementary Laguna Niguel | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| MISSION BASILICA SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| THE JOHNSON ACADEMY San Juan Capistrano | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Mission Basilica School San Juan Capistrano | 2.4 mi | — |
| Bridges Community Day San Juan Capistrano | 2.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92629 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,731
Median Home Value
$1,212,400
Median Rent
$2,925/mo
Population
26,198
College Educated
59%
Homeownership
63.2%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
48.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West River Academy
What grades does West River Academy serve?
West River Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend West River Academy?
West River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
Is West River Academy a private school?
Yes, West River 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 456-8753
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