Orcutt Academy Charter

Orcutt Academy Charter

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
610 Pinal Ave,  Orcutt, CA
3.9
4.2
764 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deborah Blow
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
55.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
18.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
402:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.4%
Hispanic
41.5%
White
41.5%
Two or more races
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Black
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#69 Best Charter MS in California
#71 Best Charter ES in California
#93 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Allan Hancock College 211 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 202 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 194 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 172 Students
University of California - San Diego 143 Students
University of California - Irvine 136 Students
San Diego State University 116 Students
University of California - Davis 102 Students
University of California - Berkeley 99 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 64 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Business 50 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students
Criminology 21 Students
History 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 240 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/3/2025
Teachers are engaged in their students they are the very best in this region of California. The students are the hard working and engaged.
5.0 Senior
11/4/2024
I've been going to Orcutt Academy for three and half years now. Out of the schools around my area, it has been the best school to support me academically. It sets me up for college in ways other schools couldn't. I have been able to get an exceptional amount of college readiness in the form of counseling and credits. Despite its small size, there has been so much diversity in the form of clubs, student body, and staff. It has been a great place for me to prepare for my next step in life. I think that if you plan to go to college, it is a great school for someone. I don't think this school is for people who don't care about academics because it's a school for hard-working individuals who dream to excel in life.
5.0 Senior
9/12/2024
My overall experience has been amazing, recently we got a new food director and has changed the cafeterias game.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/1/2022
My student has wasted time with her schedule in that she took classes she needed prerequisites for and they did not catch it. I believe a counselor should review each students class schedule to make sure the student is getting what she/ he needs in order to succeed. My student went against my advice...
5.0 parent
6/3/2018
I want to comment on the student that says that the school "has not respect for civil rights". There was an incident in Dec 2016 where a student wore a VERY disrespectful and offensive shirt to school. He was asked to change and he started touting his first amendment right to free speech. His shirt...
1.0 student
12/31/2016
This school has not respect for civil rights.
5.0 parent
8/31/2015
All teacher & staff are the best.I'm a proud parent of a 2015 graduate student. She is attending Dartmouth Private University in Hanover, New Hampshire. She got this opportunity because she worked hard and got support from all staff & teachers . Special thank you to Ms. Cedillo.

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Orcutt Academy Charter is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Orcutt, CA and is served by the Orcutt Union Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 764 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Orcutt Academy Charter has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $618,995. Discover additional schools in the area, like Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria, Family Partnership Home Study Charter School, Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc, and more. Learn more about what Orcutt has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orcutt Academy Charter.

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