El Modena High School, colloquially called El Mo or ElMo, is a traditional four-year public high school located in the El Modena neighborhood of the City of Orange in Orange County, California.
Serving 1,914 students in grades 9-12, El Modena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Modena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Modena High School's student population of 1,914 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Modena High School 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 El Modena High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4055 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vanguard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Modena High School's ranking?
El Modena High School is ranked #4055 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Modena High School often compared to?
El Modena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill High School, Villa Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Modena High School?
The graduation rate of El Modena High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Modena High School?
1,914 students attend El Modena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of El Modena High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Modena High School?
El Modena High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Modena High School offer ?
El Modena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Modena High School part of?
El Modena High School is part of Orange Unified School District.
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