OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

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OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy ranks 1172 nd of 2777 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Orange Unified School District, which is ranked 517 out of 1,568 in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 219 students, the school has seen some positive trends in recent years, though it continues to face challenges.

OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy had a strong 94.9% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022, though this decreased to 88.4% in 2022-2023. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 38.4% to 64.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the district average. Academically, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, the school's projected 11th-grade ELA proficiency rate for 2023-2024 is 52.73%, compared to 58.78% for the district and 55.73% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy performs similarly to OUSD Home School, another alternative public school in the same district, with comparable graduation rates and chronic absenteeism. However, the school lags behind some of the top-performing charter schools in the area, such as Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana and Orange County Classical Academy. Overall, OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy is a unique alternative option within the Orange Unified School District, but it continues to face challenges in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869-3609

(714) 628-5467

District: Orange Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1172^nd of 2,777 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.0%

White:

28.8%

Asian:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.78. (See more...)

Compare Details OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.95. (See more...)

Compare Details OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy 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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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy 1172^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy 869^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Orange Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Unified 517^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.25	2434^th	5883	58.6%
2023	54.78	2294^th	5874	60.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.79	2176^th	5264	58.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.05	2754^th	5635	51.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	59.53	1978^th	5663	65.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.13	2512^th	5084	50.6%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.20	758^th	2802	72.9%
2024	49.95	1172^nd	2777	57.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.47	944^th	2549	63.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.74	521^st	2558	79.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.15	484^th	2391	79.8%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	56.86	783^rd	2123	63.1%
2023	55.29	753^rd	2348	67.9%
2024	49.63	869^th	2323	62.6%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.10	211^th	1323	84.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.77	439^th	2247	80.5%
2024	56.24	701^st	2235	68.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	53.72	741^st	1858	60.1%
2023	51.97	779^th	2118	63.2%
2024	50.34	817^th	2098	61.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.12	680^th	2207	69.2%
2024	44.08	948^th	2172	56.4%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.39	498^th	2142	76.8%
2024	61.70	563^rd	2125	73.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.37	940^th	1434	34.4%
2024	14.41	1142^nd	1406	18.8%

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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 OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	0	0	3	0	0	0	6
2022	88	14	61	254	4	3	29	453
2023	66	7	19	116	2	1	8	219
2024	70	7	17	136	1	2	10	243

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 OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	6	0.1	60.0	n/a
2022	453	12.1	37.1	42.2
2023	219	9.2	23.8	54.3
2024	243	13.5	17.9	43.6

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 OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	6	0.1	60.0	n/a
2022	453	12.1	37.1	42.2
2023	219	9.2	23.8	54.3
2024	243	13.5	17.9	43.6

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 ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	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 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	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	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	250 South Yorba	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(714) 628-5467	243	14	17.9	43.6%	70 (28.8%)	7 (2.9%)	136 (56.0%)	17 (7.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)								(n/a)		27.3		25.0		28.2				78.6	31.6	16.7	52.7	47.9				42.9	35.3	25.0	19.6	27.5
OUSD Home School	Public, Alternative	K-12	250 South Yorba St.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 628-5479	40	2	19.6	50.0%	11 (27.5%)	1 (2.5%)	21 (52.5%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)								(n/a)		22.2				27.3						27.8		28.2						22.2		29.0	92.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	92.3	$11,012
Orange County Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4100 East Walnut Ave.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange County Classical Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(657) 223-9420	568	24	23.5	17.1%	257 (45.2%)	9 (1.6%)	102 (18.0%)	178 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.2%)								(n/a)	59.7	46.8				53.9	85.0	57.6	73.7	74.1	72.2	61.7		71.0	85.0	72.9	63.2	55.6	66.7	47.9		66.0
Citrus Springs Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2121 North Grand Ave.	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Citrus Springs Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 252-8800	458	17	26.5	61.8%	107 (23.4%)	16 (3.5%)	278 (60.7%)	30 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	22 (4.8%)								(n/a)	26.5	9.7				18.6	31.6	41.0	47.1	56.0	50.0	38.7		43.5	26.3	28.2	26.5	24.0	36.1	22.6		26.5	52.5	52.5	52.5	52.5	52.5	52.5
Advanced Learning Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	408 East Santa Clara Ave.	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 564-2100	368	29	12.6	76.1%	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	350 (95.1%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	27.8	7.1		27.3		19.1	16.7	38.5	77.8	47.5	44.8	31.0	52.3	45.0	16.7	38.5	38.9	15.0	10.3	9.5	13.6	16.7							$9,625
Tustin Connect	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1151 San Juan St.	Tustin	92780	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(714) 430-2052	243	10	25.5	47.7%	83 (34.2%)	12 (4.9%)	92 (37.9%)	34 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.2%)								(n/a)	36.4	68.4		48.3		50.6			81.8	69.2	76.5	73.7	69.8	71.3			54.6	53.9	76.5	63.2	31.7	48.4							$11,985
Occs:chep/Pchs	Public, Alternative	K-12	14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100	Tustin	92780	Orange County	Orange County Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 245-6500	334	12	28.8	44.3%	100 (29.9%)	3 (0.9%)	145 (43.4%)	45 (13.5%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (9.6%)								(n/a)	26.7	50.0			25.0	32.6		53.9	42.9	50.0	46.2	69.2	76.0	57.0		30.8	26.7	40.0	25.0	50.0	12.5	28.9							$4,730
Canyon Hills	Public, Alternative	K-12	260 South Imperial Hwy.	Anaheim	92807	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6171	116	8	14.5	36.2%	26 (22.4%)	1 (0.9%)	70 (60.3%)	13 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)								(n/a)																													$19,449
Vista Meridian Global Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-11	2609 West 5Th St.	Santa Ana	92703	Orange County	Vista Meridian Global Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 988-2719	173	10	17.6	96.0%	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	168 (97.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			6.6	19.1		12.9							27.4	27.4							6.5	6.5
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2840 West 1st St.	Santa Ana	92703	Orange County	Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 479-0115	504	30	17.0	80.2%	59 (11.7%)	10 (2.0%)	415 (82.3%)	16 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	29.8	30.8			45.7	34.7	30.0	38.5	43.5	41.5	50.0	48.7	79.0	47.5	51.6	45.0	45.8	29.3	24.3	33.3	50.0	39.8

Frequently Asked Questions about OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy

How many students attend OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy.

What district is OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy in?

Orange Unified

Is OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy a good school?

OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy ranks 1172^nd of 2777 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy?

Students at OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy are 56% Hispanic, 29% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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