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Orange County Classical Academy

Q: Is Orange County Classical Academy a good school?

Orange County Classical Academy ranks 808 th of 5857 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

808^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Alternative Schools

Better than 86% of California alternative schools

Summary

Orange County Classical Academy is a public charter school in Orange, California that serves 568 students in grades K-12. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.

At Orange County Classical Academy, 70.57% of students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy End of Course assessments in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 48.81%. In Mathematics, the school had 66.3% proficient or better, far exceeding the state's 37.3% average. The school also outperformed the state in CAST Science assessments, with 46.77% of students proficient or better, compared to 32.65% statewide. Additionally, Orange County Classical Academy has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 30.0% in 2021-2022 to just 3.1% in 2023-2024, well below the state average of 20.4%.

When compared to nearby schools, Orange County Classical Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance. For example, Buena Vista Virtual Academy had 71.15% proficient or better in ELA End of Course, similar to Orange County Classical Academy, but the latter outperformed the virtual school in Mathematics End of Course (66.3% vs. 49.02%). Other nearby schools, such as EPIC Charter and Advanced Learning Academy, have lower proficiency rates compared to Orange County Classical Academy.

740

Students ?

21.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,778

Per pupil spending ?

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869-2934

(657) 223-9420

District: Orange County Classical Academy District

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

39.3%

White:

37.3%

Hispanic:

17.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2021 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (65% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of California alternative schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

California avg41%

Elementary school

808^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 6 pts since 2021

From top 8% (2021) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

328^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 3 pts since 2023

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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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	808 of 5857	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	91.2	627 of 5869	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	92.1	567 of 5859	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	413 of 5883	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.8	117 of 1417	91.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	62.4	568 of 1203	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	479 of 1205	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.0	457 of 1190	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.8	150 of 1154	87.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	775 of 5597	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.6	637 of 5612	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	89.3	672 of 5609	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	91.0	579 of 5635	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	91.8	125 of 1267	90.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	2135 of 5107	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	313 of 5460	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	415 of 5517	92.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	784 of 5628	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.3	585 of 5643	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	579 of 5638	89.7%	★★★★☆
2022	94.6	331 of 5663	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.9	127 of 1272	90.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	76.6	436 of 2847	84.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.6	997 of 2598	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.9	934 of 2651	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.8	845 of 2661	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.1	768 of 2726	71.8%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	87.4	328 of 2761	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	88.6	308 of 2783	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	412 of 2781	85.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	62.4	328 of 739	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.6	300 of 743	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	410 of 2533	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.6	355 of 2551	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	508 of 2531	79.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	299 of 2395	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	99.5	12 of 2388	99.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	72.8	482 of 2542	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	92.6	143 of 2579	94.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	88.1	293 of 2534	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	89.1	273 of 2552	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	343 of 2538	86.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	654 of 1520	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.3	813 of 1537	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.5	683 of 1543	55.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)86th percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)85th percentile~ school

White (2025)62nd percentile-25 vs school

Hispanic (2025)58th percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2025)53rd percentile-33 vs school

Middle school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)57th percentile-31 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy71%+22 vs state

Mathematics66%+29 vs state

Science47%+14 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

OCCA has changed my child’s course in academic achievement. My son went from barely surviving to thriving within a month of learning phonograms, Singapore math, true history, art/music, and more engaging PE. I highly recommend classical curriculum. Close Quote

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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 (2024)
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 10th 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
Orange County Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4100 East Walnut Ave.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange County Classical Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(657) 223-9420	740	34	21.7	17.8%	276 (37.3%)	7 (0.9%)	132 (17.8%)	291 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.6%)								(n/a)	50.8	42.6				46.8	66.1	87.3	57.1	68.3	76.3	68.3		70.6	81.4	81.0	57.1	57.1	64.4	57.4		66.3							$13,778	$537	$13,241
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	250 South Yorba	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(714) 628-5467	229	14	15.9	43.2%	63 (27.5%)	4 (1.7%)	140 (61.1%)	12 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)		63.6		37.5		42.9				81.8	53.3	65.2	55.3	59.3				33.3	64.3	56.0	42.2	47.8							$17,468	$4,119	$13,349
OUSD Home School	Public, Alternative	K-12	250 South Yorba St.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 628-5479	27	2	12.7	63.0%	9 (33.3%)	2 (7.4%)	16 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						9.1								26.1								8.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	$28,235	$12,900	$15,335
Explore Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2190 North Canal St.	Orange	92865	Orange County	Explore Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 429-2773	126	7	18.0	57.9%	18 (14.3%)	1 (0.8%)	42 (33.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (50.8%)								(n/a)
Citrus Springs Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2121 North Grand Ave.	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Citrus Springs Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 252-8800	477	22	21.4	65.6%	89 (18.7%)	17 (3.6%)	314 (65.8%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	21 (4.4%)								(n/a)	37.9	36.7				34.9	51.0	36.2	62.1	50.0	46.9	55.2		48.9	36.7	36.2	20.7	29.0	34.4	36.7		33.2	52.5	52.5	52.5	52.5	52.5	52.5
Advanced Learning Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	408 East Santa Clara Ave.	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 564-2100	363	31	11.6	89.8%	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	349 (96.1%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	26.7	18.2		14.8		18.7	41.7	38.9	40.0	65.9	45.5	48.5	63.0	51.6	75.0	38.9	40.0	34.2	27.3	18.2	3.6	28.8							$33,323	$1,726	$31,597
Tustin Connect	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1151 San Juan St.	Tustin	92780	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(714) 430-2052	268	11	23.7	47.4%	92 (34.3%)	5 (1.9%)	106 (39.6%)	44 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.5%)								(n/a)		76.5		39.7		44.8					78.6	88.2	69.0	74.0					57.1	70.6	31.0	48.7							$15,639	$1,287	$14,352
Canyon Hills	Public, Alternative	K-12	260 South Imperial Hwy.	Anaheim	92807	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6171	109	7	16.1	37.6%	28 (25.7%)	1 (0.9%)	65 (59.6%)	13 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)																													$25,554	$2,577	$22,977
Occs:chep/Pchs	Public, Alternative	K-12	14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100	Tustin	92780	Orange County	Orange County Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 245-6500	290	11	26.3	44.1%	83 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (47.9%)	40 (13.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (7.9%)								(n/a)		25.0			45.8	39.6	58.3			30.8	90.9	40.0	80.8	58.6	33.3			15.4	45.5	25.0	37.5	28.9							$40,651	$8,823	$31,828
Epic California Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1	Anaheim	92805	Orange County	Epic California Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(657) 220-1000	1,022	40	25.2	45.4%	197 (19.3%)	154 (15.1%)	470 (46.0%)	27 (2.6%)	4 (0.4%)	34 (3.3%)	136 (13.3%)								(n/a)	26.2	35.4	52.3	43.3		36.3	50.0	44.7	42.9	44.6	51.1	45.2	58.6	46.9	39.1	27.0	26.7	40.5	50.0	49.8	62.1	45.5	28.3	88.0		65.2	92.4	65.2	$13,265	$697	$12,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County Classical Academy

What district is Orange County Classical Academy in?

Orange County Classical Academy District

Is Orange County Classical Academy a good school?

Orange County Classical Academy ranks 808^th of 5857 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orange County Classical Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 740 students attended Orange County Classical Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Orange County Classical Academy?

Students at Orange County Classical Academy are 39% Asian, 37% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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