Serving 2,252 students in grades 7-12, Ocsa 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocsa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocsa's student population of 2,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocsa ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocsa is 0.74, 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
#239 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocsa's ranking?
Ocsa is ranked #239 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocsa often compared to?
Ocsais often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocsa?
The graduation rate of Ocsa is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ocsa?
2,252 students attend Ocsa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Ocsa students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocsa?
Ocsa has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ocsa offer ?
Ocsa offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ocsa part of?
Ocsa is part of Ocsa School District.
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