ORANGE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ARTS ACADEMY

Orange County Educational Arts Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 592 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Orange County Educational Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Orange County Educational Arts Academy (OCEAA) is a public charter school located in Santa Ana, California, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic education through an emphasis on the arts and dual-language immersion. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school utilizes a unique "two-way immersion" model, which helps students achieve bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish. By integrating core curriculum with visual and performing arts, OCEAA aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and cultural proficiency in a diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, OCEAA is defined by its commitment to fostering a scholarly and supportive community rooted in core values like integrity, compassion, and responsibility. The school focuses on developing the "whole child," ensuring that students not only excel in standardized academic areas but also grow as global citizens who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its mission to create a vibrant, inclusive learning environment, the academy remains a significant educational option for families in the Santa Ana area looking for an arts-integrated, multilingual approach to schooling.

For more information, contact Orange County Educational Arts Academy at (714) 558-2787 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.