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Orange Unified


At a glance
483rdof 1,543 California districts▲ 32
Better than 68% of California districts
1401 North Handy St.
Orange, CA 92867-4434
·(714) 628-4000·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 68.7% of districts
41
Schools
23,790
Students
6
5-star schools
Top rankedCrescent Elementary124th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Portola Middle up 550 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Richland Continuation High 11.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
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1★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Orange Unified School District serves a diverse community across Orange County through 39 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, with a strong overall graduation rate of 97.2%.

Performance varies widely across the district, with standout schools like Crescent Elementary and El Rancho Charter middle school ranking in the state's top 5% for test scores, while others, such as Cambridge Elementary and Richland Continuation High, face significant academic challenges. High schools like Canyon High excel in English, though mathematics proficiency is an area for growth district-wide.

Specialized programs, including magnet and language academies like McPherson Magnet and Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy, often perform above average. Chronic absenteeism is a critical indicator, with rates ranging from as low as 3.1% at high-performing schools to over 77% at the most struggling, highlighting a key area where improvement could boost student outcomes across the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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