El Modena High

www.elmodenahs.org

2,040 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Modena High School, located in Orange, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Orange Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of well-rounded students through its commitment to college and career readiness.

Beyond its traditional classroom curriculum, El Modena is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and robust athletic and arts programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage in leadership, service, and specialized pathways, such as its focus on honors programs and career-technical education. By integrating modern instructional practices with long-standing community traditions, El Modena High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

2,040

Total Students

86.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Modena High
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	1,426
Black	19
Asian	125
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,426 (70.0 %)
White
432 (21.2 %)
Asian
125 (6.1 %)
Two or More
28 (1.4 %)
Black
19 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6240
Website:	http://www.elmodenahs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	947
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	292

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 513

Grade 10 509

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 510