Serving 1,373 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orchard Hills 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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Hills's student population of 1,373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Hills 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 Orchard Hills is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
63%
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Orchard Hills's ranking?
Orchard Hills is ranked #365 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orchard Hills often compared to?
Orchard Hillsis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Hills?
1,373 students attend Orchard Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Orchard Hills students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Hills?
Orchard Hills has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orchard Hills offer ?
Orchard Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orchard Hills part of?
Orchard Hills is part of Tustin Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Orchard Hills located?
Orchard Hills is located in the Stonegate neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Stonegate.
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