Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts 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 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts 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 Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts is 0.65, 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)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts's ranking?
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts is ranked #2240 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts often compared to?
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Community Roots Academy, Journey by visitors of our site.
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 Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts?
249 students attend Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts?
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts offer ?
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts part of?
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts is part of Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts School District.
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