Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Scholarship Prep - Orange County's student population of 657 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Scholarship Prep - Orange County 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 Scholarship Prep - Orange County is 0.10, 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
#4875 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholarship Prep - Orange County's ranking?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County is ranked #4875 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Scholarship Prep - Orange County often compared to?
Scholarship Prep - Orange Countyis often viewed alongside schools like Santiago Middle School, Edward B. Cole Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
657 students attend Scholarship Prep - Orange County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Scholarship Prep - Orange County students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scholarship Prep - Orange County offer ?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholarship Prep - Orange County part of?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County is part of Scholarship Prep - Orange County School District.
In what neighborhood is Scholarship Prep - Orange County located?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County is located in the Washington Square neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Washington Square.
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