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Legacy Magnet Academy vs. Orchard Hills

Should you attend Legacy Magnet Academy or Orchard Hills? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Legacy Magnet Academy
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Orchard Hills
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Legacy Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Orchard Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 905 students in grades 6-12, Legacy Magnet Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,371 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orchard Hills ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
905 students
1,371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legacy Magnet Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchard Hills over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legacy Magnet Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard Hills.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Legacy Magnet Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchard Hills over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
29:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#839 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#365 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orchard Hills, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
76%
(Top 5% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Hills who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in CA)
81%
(Top 5% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Hills who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)
67%
(Top 5% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Legacy Magnet Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orchard Hills by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
46
Grade 1 Students
-
84
Grade 2 Students
-
86
Grade 3 Students
-
86
Grade 4 Students
-
129
Grade 5 Students
-
101
Grade 6 Students
151
306
Grade 7 Students
187
247
Grade 8 Students
153
286
Grade 9 Students
135
-
Grade 10 Students
110
-
Grade 11 Students
94
-
Grade 12 Students
75
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
41%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchard Hills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchard Hills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard Hills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchard Hills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchard Hills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legacy Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchard Hills, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legacy Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchard Hills, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legacy Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard Hills, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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