Serving 643 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Scholarship Prep - Orange County's student population of 643 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholarship Prep - Orange County is 0.06, 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
#4598 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholarship Prep - Orange County's ranking?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County is ranked #4598 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Scholarship Prep - Orange County often compared to?
Scholarship Prep - Orange Countyis often viewed alongside schools like Santiago Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
643 students attend Scholarship Prep - Orange County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Scholarship Prep - Orange County students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Scholarship Prep - Orange County offer ?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholarship Prep - Orange County part of?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County is part of Scholarship Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Scholarship Prep - Orange County located?
Scholarship Prep - Orange County is located in the Washington Square neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Washington Square.
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