How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ACCESS Juvenile Hall | Orange County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Costa Mesa, CA |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 186 | 331 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 40.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | ACCESS Juvenile Hall | Orange County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $162,553 | $162,553 |
| District | Orange County Department of Education | Orange County Department of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ACCESS Juvenile Hall | Orange County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| African American | 9.7% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.8% | 51.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 15.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ACCESS Juvenile Hall | Orange County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 186:1 | 331:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 64.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.