OUSD COMMUNITY DAY

OUSD Community Day is a Title I public high school that is part of the Orange Unified school district, located in Orange, CA with about 36 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 5 teachers, OUSD Community Day has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

OUSD Community Day School (CDS), located in Orange, California, functions as an alternative educational environment within the Orange Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may require a more structured, individualized, or supportive setting than what is typically provided in a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the program aims to help students who have faced academic, behavioral, or personal challenges get back on track toward graduation or transition back into their home school environments.

The school places a strong emphasis on restoring student success through a combination of rigorous academics and social-emotional support. Because it is a "Community Day" program, it often serves as a pathway for students to recover credits and address specific barriers to learning in a more intimate setting. Through its affiliation with the OUSD district, the school maintains a commitment to providing a safe, disciplined, and focused atmosphere that prioritizes student accountability and academic progress, ensuring that each student is provided the necessary resources to meet state educational standards.

For more information, contact OUSD Community Day at (714) 628-5479 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.