OCASA College Prep

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OCASA College Prep ranks 894 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

OCASA College Prep is a public charter high school located in San Juan Capistrano, California, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 99 students. The school is part of the OCASA College Prep District, which is ranked 557 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

OCASA College Prep faces several challenges in terms of academic performance, student group equity, and resource availability compared to the nearby high schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics at 29.55% and 39.22%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for Special Education students but significantly lower performance for Hispanic and Multi-racial students. Additionally, OCASA College Prep has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 10.6% and serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 22.48% in 2021-2022 to 31.31% in 2022-2023.

As a small school with only 99 students, OCASA College Prep may face unique challenges in providing a comprehensive educational experience and resources compared to larger high schools in the area, such as Aliso Niguel High, San Clemente High, Capistrano Valley High, and San Juan Hills High, which consistently outperform OCASA College Prep in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The school's performance is more comparable to the nearby virtual school, California Preparatory Academy, suggesting that the virtual learning model may be a contributing factor to their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2631

(949) 269-3290

District: OCASA College Prep District

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

Hispanic:

31.4%

Two or more races:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details OCASA College Prep ranks better than 62% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.53. (See more...)

Compare Details OCASA College Prep ranks better than 61.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.9. (See more...)

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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OCASA College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks OCASA College Prep 1054^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See OCASA College Prep in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks OCASA College Prep 894^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See OCASA College Prep in the ranking list.)

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OCASA College Prep District:

SchoolDigger ranks OCASA College Prep District 557^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for OCASA College Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	66.66	744^th	2740	72.8%
2023	53.77	1065^th	2802	62.0%
2024	53.53	1054^th	2777	62.0%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.08	419^th	699	40.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	63.72	744^th	2509	70.3%
2023	55.98	919^th	2547	63.9%
2024	60.28	817^th	2546	67.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.17	695^th	2527	72.5%
2023	49.58	1076^th	2558	57.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.04	865^th	1555	44.4%
2023	51.26	720^th	1552	53.6%

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

Rank History for OCASA College Prep

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Rank History for all high school students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.95	787^th	2348	66.5%
2024	48.90	894^th	2323	61.5%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.04	508^th	786	35.4%
2024	33.85	482^nd	804	40.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.02	548^th	1547	64.6%
2024	58.35	343^rd	1534	77.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.54	928^th	2247	58.7%
2024	43.65	1020^th	2235	54.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.58	653^rd	2118	69.2%
2024	48.66	852^nd	2098	59.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.70	858^th	2207	61.1%
2024	46.04	903^rd	2172	58.4%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.81	1519^th	2142	29.1%
2024	39.36	1134^th	2125	46.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at OCASA College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.95	613^th	1434	57.3%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	57	2	8	19	0	31	117
2022	73	2	8	28	1	17	129
2023	46	0	2	31	0	20	99
2024	51	1	3	33	0	17	105

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at OCASA College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	117	10.0	11.6	23.1
2022	129	11.8	10.8	22.5
2023	99	5.0	19.7	31.3
2024	105	9.0	11.6	38.1

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 OCASA College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	117	10.0	11.6	23.1
2022	129	11.8	10.8	22.5
2023	99	5.0	19.7	31.3
2024	105	9.0	11.6	38.1

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.

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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 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 6th Grade	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
OCASA College Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	31522 El Camino Real	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	OCASA College Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 269-3290	105	9	11.6	38.1%	51 (48.6%)	1 (1.0%)	33 (31.4%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (16.2%)	48.9	894^th of 2323 public high schools	61.5%		54	787^th of 2348 public high schools	66.5%	107	33.3			36.7	28.6	35.0		29.6	14.3	53.9	52.4		39.2
Bridges Community Day	Public	7-12	31576 El Camino Real	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5302	14	3	4.4	42.9%	8 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$27,524
Capistrano Union High	Public	9-12	31422 Camino Capistrano	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 489-7216	115	12	9.3	85.2%	23 (20.0%)	2 (1.7%)	85 (73.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	10.6	1973^rd of 2323 public high schools	15.1%		11.1	1998^th of 2348 public high schools	14.9%	25		2.4	5.0	3.3			17.0	17.0				0.0	0.0	$15,836
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano	Public, Charter	7-12	31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 248-1282	159	8	20.0	52.2%	70 (44.0%)	5 (3.1%)	56 (35.2%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.6%)	48.1	909^th of 2323 public high schools	60.9%		54	786^th of 2348 public high schools	66.5%	123			15.8	15.0			51.0	48.1				24.5	23.1
California Preparatory Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	32972 Calle Perfecto	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 234-5317	225	9	26.1	22.7%	147 (65.3%)	1 (0.4%)	42 (18.7%)	14 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.9%)	87.5	210^th of 2323 public high schools	91.0%		84.8	241^st of 2348 public high schools	89.7%	31		51.5		48.7			78.4	78.4				45.7	45.7	$13,811
College and Career Advantage	Public	8-12	33122 Valle Rd.	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	College and Career Advantage	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(949) 234-9464	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
San Juan Hills High	Public	9-12	29211 Stallion Ridge	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5900	2,768	124	22.2	34.9%	1,430 (51.7%)	22 (0.8%)	897 (32.4%)	175 (6.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	229 (8.3%)	92.2	123^rd of 2323 public high schools	94.7%		87.7	214^th of 2348 public high schools	90.9%	91		56.4	9.1	55.6			80.3	80.3				54.6	54.6	$9,350
Capistrano Valley High	Public	9-12	26301 Via Escolar	Mission Viejo	92692	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 364-6100	1,981	95	20.9	39.1%	930 (46.9%)	23 (1.2%)	638 (32.2%)	198 (10.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	179 (9.0%)	83.7	268^th of 2323 public high schools	88.5%		90.1	173^rd of 2348 public high schools	92.6%	95		48.9		48.4			70.0	70.0				43.2	43.2	$10,165
Dana Hills High	Public	9-12	33333 Golden Lantern	Dana Point	92629	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 496-6666	1,805	90	20.0	39.7%	948 (52.5%)	13 (0.7%)	616 (34.1%)	69 (3.8%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	151 (8.4%)	90.5	153^rd of 2323 public high schools	93.4%		82.1	294^th of 2348 public high schools	87.5%	141		56.4	18.2	55.3			80.4	80.4				48.9	48.9	$9,570
Aliso Niguel High	Public	9-12	28000 Wolverine Way	Aliso Viejo	92656	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 831-5590	2,608	117	22.2	30.4%	1,306 (50.1%)	29 (1.1%)	575 (22.0%)	430 (16.5%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	252 (9.7%)	91	142^nd of 2323 public high schools	93.9%		93.9	105^th of 2348 public high schools	95.5%	37		59.4	21.6	57.2			75.6	75.6				52.6	52.6	$9,737

Frequently Asked Questions about OCASA College Prep

Is OCASA College Prep a good school?

OCASA College Prep ranks 894^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend OCASA College Prep?

In the 2023-24 school year, 105 students attended OCASA College Prep.

What is the racial makeup of OCASA College Prep?

Students at OCASA College Prep are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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