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OCSA

Orange County Department of Education · Orange County · 1010 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701-3608

(714) 560-9000 · www.ocsarts.net/

10/10
#44
Rank 44 out of 1,227
Top 4%
English Language Arts10/10 · #65 · 95th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #43 · 97th percentile
Science10/10 · #48 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Orange County School of the Arts is one of those rare schools that genuinely lives up to its reputation — a conservatory-style arts high school tucked into Santa Ana that draws creatively driven students from across the entire county. Kids here aren't just taking art as an elective; they're auditioning into specialized programs like film, musical theatre, classical voice, and creative writing, and the academic numbers are strong enough to match the artistic rigor. Santa Ana itself is a vibrant, culturally rich city with deep roots in Latino heritage, and being based there gives OCSA a grounded, real-world energy that sets it apart from more sheltered suburban campuses — it's a great fit for families who want serious arts training alongside genuinely rigorous academics, and who don't mind the commute that comes with a county-wide school.

Student Demographics

945 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
385 (41%)
White
222 (23%)
Hispanic
209 (22%)
Multiple Races
95 (10%)
Filipino
21 (2%)
Other
13 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners98 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged162 (17%)
Students with Disabilities58 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,346
Enrollment
130.4
Teachers (FTE)
18:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
29.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

99.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

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 Programs10/10 · #200 · 91st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found