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El Modena High

Orange Unified · Orange County · 3920 Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869-3599

(714) 997-6240 · www.elmodenahs.org

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7/10
#417
Rank 417 out of 1,227
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #437 · 64th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #511 · 58th percentile
Science8/10 · #273 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

El Modena High sits in the quieter, more residential eastern side of Orange — a city that manages to feel like a genuine community despite being surrounded by the sprawl of Orange County. The school punches above average across the board, with a particularly strong science program that stands out even in a competitive county. Families who want a solid public high school experience without the intense pressure of some nearby districts often find El Modena to be a comfortable and well-rounded fit.

Student Demographics

440 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
315 (72%)
White
81 (18%)
Asian
30 (7%)
Other
14 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged304 (69%)
Students with Disabilities63 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,795
Enrollment
83.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.8
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
26.7%
AP Participation
of students
544
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Vanguard · CIF Southern Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #745 · 66th percentile

146 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found