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 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview麻豆果冻传媒>
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings麻豆果冻传媒>
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars麻豆果冻传媒>
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)78%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
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%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballet Folkl贸rico, Classical and Contemporary Dance, Commercial Dance, Creative Writing, Film and Television, Instrumental Music (divided into Classical Instrumental, Piano, and Jazz), Integrated Arts, Music and Theater (divided into Musical Theater, Drama, and Voice), Opera, Production and Design, Visual Arts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> 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 22:1.
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.
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.