Access Juvenile Hall

200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
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Bottom 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Access Juvenile Hall ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Access Juvenile Hall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Access Juvenile Hall's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
186 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Access Juvenile Hall ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Access Juvenile Hall is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
34%
11-19%
47%
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
76%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
6%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
94%
0.41

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
86.2%
(22-23)
33.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Access Juvenile Hall's ranking?
Access Juvenile Hall is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Access Juvenile Hall?
The graduation rate of Access Juvenile Hall is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Access Juvenile Hall?
186 students attend Access Juvenile Hall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Access Juvenile Hall students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Access Juvenile Hall?
Access Juvenile Hall has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Access Juvenile Hall offer ?
Access Juvenile Hall offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Access Juvenile Hall part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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