Orange County Special Education serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Orange County Special Education placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange County Special Education's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange County Special Education is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Orange County Special Education is 0.65, 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
#3637 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Orange County Special Education's ranking?
Orange County Special Education is ranked #3637 out of 3,649 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Orange County Special Education is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Orange County Special Education?
364 students attend Orange County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Orange County Special Education students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange County Special Education?
Orange County Special Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orange County Special Education offer ?
Orange County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Orange County Special Education part of?
Orange County Special Education is part of Orange County Department Of Education School District.
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