ORCUTT ACADEMY CHARTER

Orcutt Academy Charter is a public charter school that is part of the Orcutt Union Elementary school district, located in Orcutt, CA with about 776 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Orcutt Academy Charter 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.

Orcutt Academy Charter (OAC) is a public charter school located in Orcutt, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. Established as part of the Orcutt Union School District, the academy is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a personalized learning experience. By blending traditional instructional methods with innovative pedagogical strategies, the school aims to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

The academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, small class sizes, and a supportive culture that encourages student engagement. High school students, in particular, benefit from a college-preparatory focus and opportunities for concurrent enrollment at Allan Hancock College, allowing them to earn college credits before graduation. With its mission to provide a choice in public education, Orcutt Academy Charter consistently maintains a reputation for high academic standards, strong test scores, and a robust array of extracurricular programs that cater to the diverse interests of its student body.

For more information, contact Orcutt Academy Charter at (805) 938-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Dyer St.
Orcutt, CA 93455-5300
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ORCUTT ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Charter school in Orcutt, CA with about 776 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Orcutt Union Elementary
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
34.1
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 776 students

White
53.6%
Hispanic/Latino
34.8%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.