OCSA

OCSA is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 2,166 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th 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 73 teachers, OCSA has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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 School of the Arts (OCSA), located in Santa Ana, California, is a premier public charter school that offers a unique educational model blending rigorous academic instruction with intensive pre-professional arts training. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school is nationally recognized for its dual-focus approach, which allows aspiring young artists to hone their skills in a wide variety of disciplines—including dance, music, theater, visual arts, and digital media—while simultaneously meeting or exceeding state academic standards.

The school operates as a tuition-free public institution, drawing students from across Orange County through an audition-based admissions process. Beyond its robust curriculum, OCSA is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and professional-caliber performance venues, which provide students with real-world experience in artistic production. By fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and creative excellence, OCSA consistently prepares its graduates for success in prestigious conservatories, universities, and professional careers in the arts and beyond.

For more information, contact OCSA at (714) 560-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.