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California Online Public Schools Central Coast

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California Online Public Schools Central Coast ranks 1267 th of 2761 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

1267^th

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of 2,761 California Alternative Schools

Better than 54% of California alternative schools

Summary

California Connections Academy Central Coast is an alternative public charter virtual school serving 143 students in grades K-12 in New Cuyama, California. While the school has generally higher graduation rates than the state average, it has also experienced high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting challenges in retaining and supporting its students.

Academically, the school has outperformed the state average in English Language Arts/Literacy and Science proficiency, but underperformed in Mathematics. This mixed performance, coupled with the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its Mathematics instruction and providing additional support for students from low-income families. The school's higher-than-average spending per student and student-teacher ratio also indicate that the school may be allocating resources differently than the state average, and it would be interesting to further investigate how these resources are being utilized.

When compared to nearby schools like Blue Ridge Academy and Heartland Charter, which are also part of the California Connections Academy Central Coast District, California Connections Academy Central Coast appears to be facing unique challenges that may require targeted strategies to support its students and enhance their educational outcomes.

105

Students ?

28.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,599

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-9719

(800) 906-5166

District: California Online Public Schools Central Coast District

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

Hispanic:

36.2%

Two or more races:

11.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2022 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the California median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the California average (63% vs 88%)

!Dropout rate above the California average (32% vs 8%)

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 19% California)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

California avg41%

Middle school

1,267^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 27 pts since 2022

From top 19% (2022) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

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High school

428^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 29 pts since 2024

From top 49% (2024) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	1267 of 2761	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.0	527 of 2740	80.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	428 of 2162	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	48.4	1048 of 2159	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	401 of 1942	79.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	351 of 1155	69.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Male (2025)79th percentile~ school

White (2025)70th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy49%~ state avg

Science46%+14 vs state

Mathematics26%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
California Online Public Schools Southern California	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	33272 Valle Rd.	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	California Online Public Schools Southern California Distri	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(800) 906-5166	3,933	173	22.6	54.2%	1,213 (30.8%)	416 (10.6%)	1,460 (37.1%)	244 (6.2%)	27 (0.7%)	11 (0.3%)	533 (13.6%)								(n/a)	25.7	37.8	39.7	41.3	37.0	38.9	35.4	34.1	32.5	47.0	41.3	56.3	43.9	40.2	25.5	21.7	27.3	33.2	33.9	39.8	33.2	54.8	58.2	73.0	56.7	57.8	56.7
California Online Public Schools Central Coast	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	33272 Valle Rd.	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	California Online Public Schools Central Coast District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(800) 906-5166	105	4	28.6	48.6%	51 (48.6%)	1 (1.0%)	38 (36.2%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.4%)								(n/a)		35.7	55.0		46.3						50.0	65.0	48.5						14.3	33.3	26.1							$32,599	$32,110	$489
SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	25952 Cordillera Dr.	Mission Viejo	92691	Orange County	Saddleback Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 830-3400	149	12	12.5	42.3%	60 (40.3%)	2 (1.3%)	46 (30.9%)	26 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.1%)								(n/a)		29.2	37.5		33.9				72.7	66.7	62.5	65.8	57.7				45.5	50.0	33.3	13.2	29.8	91.7	91.7			91.7		$36,214	$35,284	$930
Excel Academy Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1 Technology Dr.	Irvine	92618	Orange County	Excel Academy Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 387-7822	660	66	9.9	50.2%	182 (27.6%)	19 (2.9%)	298 (45.2%)	86 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	70 (10.6%)								(n/a)	51.5	56.7	40.9		52.0	47.1	51.7	51.5	54.0	67.3	71.7	54.6	57.1	39.2	42.4	36.4	40.0	59.6	63.3	54.6	47.2	48.0	54.7	73.3	49.3	50.7	54.7	$19,930	$19,588	$342
Excel Academy Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1 Technology Dr.	Irvine	92618	Orange County	Excel Academy Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 387-7822	1,069	76	14.1	41.7%	412 (38.5%)	31 (2.9%)	327 (30.6%)	183 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	113 (10.6%)								(n/a)	52.9	61.5	57.8		57.3	55.4	56.0	65.7	66.7	66.3	70.5	73.3	64.2	63.9	56.0	49.0	53.6	58.8	69.2	60.0	58.1	42.1	60.7	60.7	43.8	42.1	45.5	$21,541	$21,172	$369
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3387 Barranca Pkwy.	Irvine	92606	Orange County	Irvine Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 936-7440	88	11	8.0	36.4%	32 (36.4%)	5 (5.7%)	14 (15.9%)	29 (33.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)								(n/a)			36.0		40.5					64.7		64.0	63.3					52.9		36.0	42.9							$52,498	$52,282	$216
Suncoast Preparatory Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3857 Birch St. #297	Newport Beach	92660	Orange County	Suncoast Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 994-6724	1,459	48	30.1	38.3%	827 (56.7%)	40 (2.7%)	323 (22.1%)	68 (4.7%)	11 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	181 (12.4%)								(n/a)	26.3	38.2	40.0		32.2	36.8	46.9	45.0	34.2	44.9	43.8	55.2	42.7	37.7	44.7	29.1	32.1	40.3	25.8	40.0	35.5							$24,948	$24,714	$234
Orange County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 Kalmus Dr.	Costa Mesa	92628	Orange County	Orange County Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 966-4129	331	47	7.0	47.1%	75 (22.7%)	13 (3.9%)	169 (51.1%)	52 (15.7%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	11 (3.3%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0							0.0	5.6							0.0	5.6
ACCESS County Community	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 Kalmus Dr.	Costa Mesa	92628	Orange County	Orange County Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 245-6404	1,315	67	19.6	85.4%	131 (10.0%)	32 (2.4%)	1,036 (78.8%)	47 (3.6%)	6 (0.5%)	7 (0.5%)	51 (3.9%)								(n/a)		3.9		9.0	8.0					14.3	11.1	14.1	13.7					13.3	5.6	1.2	3.1
ACCESS Juvenile Hall	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 Kalmus Dr.	Costa Mesa	92626	Orange County	Orange County Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 935-7651	186	27	6.8	98.4%	12 (6.5%)	18 (9.7%)	142 (76.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0							4.8	5.6							1.6	1.3

Frequently Asked Questions about California Online Public Schools Central Coast

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How many students attend California Online Public Schools Central Coast?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended California Online Public Schools Central Coast.

Is California Online Public Schools Central Coast a good school?

California Online Public Schools Central Coast ranks 1267^th of 2761 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of California Online Public Schools Central Coast?

Students at California Online Public Schools Central Coast are 49% White, 36% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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