Serving 463 students in grades 9-12, Ortega High School 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ortega High School's student population of 463 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ortega High School 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 Ortega High School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9511 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortega High School's ranking?
Ortega High School is ranked #9511 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ortega High School often compared to?
Ortega High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. High School, Lakeside High School, Keith Mccarthy Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ortega High School?
The graduation rate of Ortega High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ortega High School?
463 students attend Ortega High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ortega High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ortega High School?
Ortega High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ortega High School offer ?
Ortega High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ortega High School part of?
Ortega High School is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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