Orange County School of the Arts
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(714)560-9000
- Orange County School of the Arts serves 2,096 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Orange County School of the Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Orange County School of the Arts's student population of 2,096 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 2,096 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orange County School of the Arts's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orange County School of the Arts is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #211 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 45% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Ana Unified School District | |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Ballet Folklórico, Classical and Contemporary Dance, Commercial Dance, Creative Writing, Film and Television, Instrumental Music (divided into Classical Instrumental, Piano, and Jazz), Integrated Arts, Music and Theater (divided into Musical Theater, Drama, and Voice), Opera, Production and Design, Visual Arts |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orange County School of the Arts is Usc College Prep Santa Ana Campus (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Ana El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 906 students
0.1 miles
1010 N. Brd.way St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)543-0023 0.1 K-8 906 - Santa Ana Orange County Educational Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 576 students
0.2 miles
825 N. Brd.way
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)558-2787 0.2 K-8 576 - Santa Ana Wallace R. Davis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
0.3 miles
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)564-2200 0.3 K-5 638 - Santa Ana Willard Intermediate Grades: 5-8 | 802 students
0.3 miles
1342 N. Ross
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714)480-4800 0.3 5-8 802 - Santa Ana Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 847 students
0.5 miles
850 E. Brown St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)972-5300 0.5 K-5 847
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