Serving 2,096 students in grades 7-12, Orange County School of the Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)78%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballet Folkl贸ricoClassical and Contemporary Dance
Commercial DanceCreative Writing
Film and TelevisionInstrumental Music (divided into Classical Instrumental, Piano, and Jazz)
Integrated ArtsMusic and Theater (divided into Musical Theater, Drama, and Voice)
OperaProduction and Design
Visual Arts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange County School of the Arts?
The graduation rate of Orange County School of the Arts is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Orange County School of the Arts?
2,096 students attend Orange County School of the Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Orange County School of the Arts students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange County School of the Arts?
Orange County School of the Arts has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orange County School of the Arts offer ?
Orange County School of the Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Orange County School of the Arts part of?
Orange County School of the Arts is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
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