Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ocs - South ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocs - South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ocs - South's student population of 342 students has grown by 137% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocs - South ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocs - South is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2240 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocs - South's ranking?
Ocs - South is ranked #2240 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocs - South?
342 students attend Ocs - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ocs - South students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocs - South?
Ocs - South has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ocs - South offer ?
Ocs - South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ocs - South part of?
Ocs - South is part of Ocs - South School District.
In what neighborhood is Ocs - South located?
Ocs - South is located in the North Central neighborhood of Altadena, CA.
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