Access County Community

200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,225 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Access County Community 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 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 41% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Access County Community's student population of 1,225 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,225 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Access County Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Access County Community is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9487 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Access County Community, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Access County Community and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Access County Community and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Access County Community and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Access County Community and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Access County Community and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Access County Community and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Access County Community and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Access County Community and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Access County Community and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Access County Community and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Access County Community and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
41%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Access County Community and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Access County Community and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Access County Community and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Access County Community's ranking?
Access County Community is ranked #9487 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Access County Community often compared to?
Access County Communityis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Access County Community?
The graduation rate of Access County Community is 41%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Access County Community?
1,225 students attend Access County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Access County Community students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Access County Community?
Access County Community has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Access County Community offer ?
Access County Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Access County Community part of?
Access County Community is part of Orange County Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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