Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District

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Laguna Niguel, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 20/100 ranks Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District #1447 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,843 per pupil, Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District ranks #1222 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

249
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,843
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District operates 1 public schools serving 249 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Orange County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,843 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 65.0% local, 27.6% state, and 7.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 20/100, ranked #1447 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 29.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.6% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts, enrolling 249 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts accounts for 100.0% of all Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District a distant remainder — means Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District chronic absenteeism rate is 29.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District is typically wider than the Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.3%
Federal
27.6%
State
65.0%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
1447 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District.

White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 7.2%
Multiracial 8.8%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District

School Enrollment
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Charter
249

How Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Architectureconstruction & Engineer Chtr High(Ace) District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Fort Sage Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elem Dist Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Stella Elementary Charter Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District?

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 249 students.

How much does Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District spend per student?

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District spends $15,843 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #1447 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District?

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District students are 58.6% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District?

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #1447 out of 1526 districts in California.