Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Occs:chep/pchs ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Occs:chep/pchs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Occs:chep/pchs's student population of 491 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Occs:chep/pchs ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Occs:chep/pchs is 0.72, 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
#528 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occs:chep/pchs's ranking?
Occs:chep/pchs is ranked #528 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Occs:chep/pchs?
The graduation rate of Occs:chep/pchs is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Occs:chep/pchs?
491 students attend Occs:chep/pchs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Occs:chep/pchs students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Occs:chep/pchs?
Occs:chep/pchs has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Occs:chep/pchs offer ?
Occs:chep/pchs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Occs:chep/pchs part of?
Occs:chep/pchs is part of Orange County Department Of Education School District.
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