Top Rankings
Orange Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 25,121 students in Orange Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Orange Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
41 Schools
10,374 Schools
# Students
25,121 Students
5,875,325 Students
# Teachers
1,000 Teachers
267,718 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Orange Unified School District, which is ranked #361 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%

Graduation Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
41 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,027 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,268 Students
3,281,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
56%
# Black Students
288 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,231 Students
1,235,132 Students
% White Students
25%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
24,654 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,204 Students
309,973 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,257
469,271
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,792
408,059
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,825
420,942
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,821
426,262
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,941
432,570
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,877
440,490
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,939
440,434
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,493
434,798
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,606
455,632
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,048
483,963
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,131
494,705
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,148
478,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,243
489,783
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,116 is higher than the state median of $13,766. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$357 MM
$7 MM

Spending
$405 MM
$7 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,190
$14,448

Spending / Student
$16,116
$13,766

Best Orange Unified School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #33.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S. Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(949) 351-4470
Orange, CA 92869
(949) 351-4470
Grades: K-12
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S. Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Esplanade Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
381 N. Esplanade St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6157
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6157
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Fairhaven Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 E. Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Palmyra Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 E. Palmyra Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6207
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6207
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Running Springs Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8670 E. Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Grades: K-6
| 612 students
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Yorba Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 N. Cambridge
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1111.
Villa Park High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18042 Taft Ave.
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 532-8020
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 532-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 2,165 students
Rank: #1212.
El Modena High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3920 Spring St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6240
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #1313.
Orange High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6211
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #1414.
Richland Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 N. Lemon St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6167
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6167
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
6450 E. Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
1080 N. Ca St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6104
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6104
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 N. Cambridge
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6103
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6103
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
1090 The Highlands Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
17852 E. Serrano Ave.
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 997-6251
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 997-6251
Grades: 7-8
| 835 students
Rank: n/an/a
170 N. Aspen St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: K-6
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 W. Fletcher St.
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6181
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6181
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
860 N. Handy St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6183
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6183
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
4319 E. Jordan Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6187
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6187
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 E. La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6155
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6155
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
13321 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 N. Cannon St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6201
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6201
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 S. Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Grades: K-8
| 835 students
Rank: n/an/a
4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
Olive Elementary School
Reading: <50%
3038 N. Magnolia
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
5125 E. Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6202
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6202
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ousd Community Day
Alternative School
250 S. Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
10512 Crawford Canyon Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 N. Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orange Unified School District?
Orange Unified School District manages 41 public schools serving 25,121 students.
What is the rank of Orange Unified School District?
Orange Unified School District is ranked #361 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orange Unified School District?
57% of Orange Unified School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orange Unified School District?
Orange Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Orange Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,116 is higher than the state median of $13,766. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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