Unity Middle College High

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Unity Middle College High ranks 1725 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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Unity Middle College High is a public charter high school located in Orange, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Unity Middle College High District, which is ranked 1273 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Unity Middle College High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 25% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and 8.33% proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 734 out of 2,133 high schools in 2018-2019 (3-star rating) to 1,725 out of 2,323 high schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). Nearby schools like Ednovate - Legacy College Prep. and Middle College High have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Unity Middle College High's four-year graduation rate has declined from 82.1% in 2021-2022 to 80.6% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. The school's dropout rate for 2022-2023 was 6.5%, higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 52.5% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Ednovate - Legacy College Prep. (69.97%) and Middle College High (72.44%). The performance of male students at Unity Middle College High is significantly better than for female students, and Hispanic students have also underperformed compared to the state.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1937 West Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92868-2632

(714) 473-0723

District: Unity Middle College High District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1725^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.5%

White:

15.0%

Asian:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Unity Middle College High ranks worse than 74.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Unity Middle College High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Unity Middle College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Unity Middle College High 1725^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Unity Middle College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

Unity Middle College High District:

SchoolDigger ranks Unity Middle College High District 1273^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Unity Middle College High

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Rank History for all students at Unity Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.25	734^th	2133	65.6%
2022	43.65	1075^th	2123	49.4%
2023	35.41	1266^th	2348	46.1%
2024	18.43	1725^th	2323	25.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Unity Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.38	1007^th	1943	48.2%
2023	88.55	158^th	2247	93.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Unity Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.34	913^th	1833	50.2%
2022	22.68	1438^th	1858	22.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Unity Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.12	380^th	1916	80.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Unity Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.28	743^rd	1814	59.0%
2022	46.50	912^th	1861	51.0%
2023	40.21	1123^rd	2142	47.6%
2024	24.01	1492^nd	2125	29.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Unity Middle College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	24	0	2	51	0	0	2	0	79
2020	21	1	4	56	0	1	20	0	103
2021	15	2	4	72	0	0	5	0	98
2022	12	3	4	81	0	0	1	0	101
2023	12	0	4	62	1	0	0	1	80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Unity Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	79	4.3	18.2	45.6
2020	103	n/a	n/a	60.2
2021	98	9.4	10.4	39.8
2022	101	8.6	11.7	38.6
2023	80	7.0	11.4	52.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Unity Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	79	4.3	18.2	45.6
2020	103	n/a	n/a	60.2
2021	98	9.4	10.4	39.8
2022	101	8.6	11.7	38.6
2023	80	7.0	11.4	52.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Unity Middle College High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 734^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1266^th of 2348 High schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Unity Middle College High)	60.9	60	0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Unity Middle College High)	26.1	7.1	19%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Unity Middle College High)	26.1	21.9	4.2%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	30.8	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	80	1.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	51	62	21.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	12	50%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	52.5%	6.9%

Schools Near Unity Middle College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Unity Middle College High	Public, Charter	9-12	1937 West Chapman Ave.	Orange	92868	Orange County	Unity Middle College High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 473-0723	80	7	11.4	52.5%	12 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (77.5%)	4 (5.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	1725^th of 2323 public high schools	25.7%		35.4	1266^th of 2348 public high schools	46.1%	459								25.0	25.0			8.3	8.3
Richland Continuation High	Public	9-12	615 North Lemon St.	Orange	92867	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6167	177	14	12.2	85.9%	11 (6.2%)	3 (1.7%)	151 (85.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	9	2101^st of 2323 public high schools	9.6%		12.4	1928^th of 2348 public high schools	17.9%	173			3.5	0.0	3.1			11.4	11.4			0.0	0.0	$11,491
Orange High	Public	9-12	525 North Shaffer St.	Orange	92867	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6211	1,807	80	22.6	88.7%	102 (5.6%)	41 (2.3%)	1,542 (85.3%)	84 (4.6%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (1.7%)	25.7	1535^th of 2323 public high schools	33.9%		31.6	1372^nd of 2348 public high schools	41.6%	163			16.8		16.7			32.2	32.2			9.5	9.5	$5,890
Middle College High	Public	9-12	1530 West 17th St.	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 953-3900	381	18	21.7	72.4%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	353 (92.7%)	22 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	96.4	58^th of 2323 public high schools	97.5%		95.3	81^st of 2348 public high schools	96.6%	23			78.5		78.5			94.6	94.6			55.9	55.9	$8,434
Samueli Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1901 North Fairview St.	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Samueli Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 619-0245	803	40	20.0	75.0%	41 (5.1%)	11 (1.4%)	661 (82.3%)	56 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.4%)	49.2	885^th of 2323 public high schools	61.9%		56.6	719^th of 2348 public high schools	69.4%	166	35.5		25.8		31.0	36.6	56.1	57.5	50.3	13.9	33.1	17.2	21.3
Ocsa	Public, Charter	7-12	1010 North Main St.	Santa Ana	92701	Orange County	OCSA District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 560-9000	2,252	133	16.9	12.4%	596 (26.5%)	23 (1.0%)	481 (21.4%)	758 (33.7%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	360 (16.0%)	97.5	42^nd of 2323 public high schools	98.2%		97.7	39^th of 2348 public high schools	98.3%	3	60.5	70.4			65.8	85.7	76.7	87.9	83.7	83.4	75.9	65.8	73.8
Katella High	Public	9-12	2200 East Wagner Ave.	Anaheim	92806	Orange County	Anaheim Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 999-3621	2,587	110	23.4	89.0%	80 (3.1%)	38 (1.5%)	2,349 (90.8%)	92 (3.6%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	21 (0.8%)	37.7	1196^th of 2323 public high schools	48.5%		38.2	1199^th of 2348 public high schools	48.9%	3			21.2	10.5	20.9			45.8	45.8			12.5	12.5	$11,220
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.	Public, Charter	9-12	1450 17th St.	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Ednovate - Legacy College Prep. District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 988-2775	373	15	24.9	70.0%	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	363 (97.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	49.4	875^th of 2323 public high schools	62.3%		48	913^th of 2348 public high schools	61.1%	38				21.9	21.9			56.5	56.5			16.5	16.5
OUSD Community Day	Public	7-12	250 South Yorba St.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 628-5479	16	2	8.1	75.0%	5 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)														$21,013
Nova Academy Early College High	Public, Charter	9-12	500 West Santa Ana Blvd.	Santa Ana	92701	Orange County	Nova Academy Early College High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 569-0948	308	16	19.4	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	291 (94.5%)	9 (2.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45.7	977^th of 2323 public high schools	57.9%		56	735^th of 2348 public high schools	68.7%	242				20.4	20.4			59.7	59.7			7.8	7.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Unity Middle College High

What is the racial makeup of Unity Middle College High?

Students at Unity Middle College High are 78% Hispanic, 15% White, 5% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.

How many students attend Unity Middle College High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Unity Middle College High.

What district is Unity Middle College High in?

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Is Unity Middle College High a good school?

Unity Middle College High ranks 1725^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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