Orcutt Academy Charter

About Orcutt Academy Charter

Orcutt Academy Charter High School is a public charter school located in Santa Maria, California. It is the only charter school in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District and the only high school in the Orcutt Union School District. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and its mission is to prepare students for college and career success.
Orcutt Academy has a strong academic program, with a focus on college and career readiness. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, and AP World History. The school also offers college-level courses for credit, such as College Algebra, College Writing, and College Physics.
Orcutt Academy is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and it encourages students to take an active role in their own learning and development. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and community service projects.
Orcutt Academy is a great choice for students who are looking for a challenging and rewarding high school experience. With its strong academic program, safe and nurturing environment, and focus on college and career readiness, Orcutt Academy is an excellent choice for any student looking to get the most out of their high school years.

Address:	500 Dyer St. Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone:	(805) 938-8900
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	871 students

Overview Orcutt Academy Charter

Orcutt Academy Charter serves 871 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Orcutt Academy Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Orcutt Academy Charter

Orcutt Academy Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Orcutt Academy Charter is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.