Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tustin Connect ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tustin Connect ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tustin Connect's student population of 444 students has grown by 236% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tustin Connect ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tustin Connect is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tustin Connect's ranking?
Tustin Connect is ranked #818 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tustin Connect?
The graduation rate of Tustin Connect is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tustin Connect?
444 students attend Tustin Connect.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Tustin Connect students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tustin Connect?
Tustin Connect has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tustin Connect offer ?
Tustin Connect offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tustin Connect part of?
Tustin Connect is part of Tustin Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Last day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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