Orange County School of the Arts, is a 7th–12th grade public charter school located in downtown Santa Ana, California. The school caters to middle and high school students with talents in the performing, visual, literary arts, culinary arts and more.
Serving 2,346 students in grades 7-12, Ocsa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocsa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocsa's student population of 2,346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Colors
Blue, Red, Purple, Yellow, Orange
School Rankings
Ocsa ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocsa is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocsa's ranking?
Ocsa is ranked #310 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocsa often compared to?
Ocsais often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocsa?
The graduation rate of Ocsa is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ocsa?
2,346 students attend Ocsa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ocsa students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocsa?
Ocsa has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocsa offer ?
Ocsa offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ocsa part of?
Ocsa is part of Ocsa School District.
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