Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Orcutt Academy Charter 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% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orcutt Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Orcutt Academy Charter's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orcutt Academy Charter 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 Orcutt Academy Charter is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2110 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orcutt Academy Charter's ranking?
Orcutt Academy Charter is ranked #2110 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orcutt Academy Charter often compared to?
Orcutt Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Dos Pueblos Senior High School, Ernest Righetti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orcutt Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Orcutt Academy Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orcutt Academy Charter?
767 students attend Orcutt Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Orcutt Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orcutt Academy Charter?
Orcutt Academy Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orcutt Academy Charter offer ?
Orcutt Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Orcutt Academy Charter part of?
Orcutt Academy Charter is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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