School Overview
Based on the information provided, **Access County Community School** (often referred to as ACCESS) is a specialized educational program operated by the **Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)**. It serves as a unique alternative education system designed to provide schooling for students who may not be successful in, or who have been removed from, traditional comprehensive high school settings. The program is flexible, offering various learning environments—including classroom-based instruction, independent study, and blended learning—to accommodate students with diverse academic and personal needs.

The primary goal of the ACCESS program is to provide a path to graduation for students who require a non-traditional approach. This includes serving pupils who are at-risk, those who have faced disciplinary issues, students in juvenile hall, or those who need a more personalized pace to catch up on credits. By operating under the umbrella of the Orange County Department of Education, ACCESS provides a bridge back to mainstream education or prepares students for post-secondary success through personalized academic support and a focus on long-term educational attainment.
1,225
Total Students
65.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACCESS County Community
Demographic Student Count
White130
Hispanic967
Black33
Asian24
Two or More55
American Indian3
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    967 (79.4 %)
  • White
    130 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    55 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    33 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    24 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Orange County Department of Education
Phone: (714)245-6404
Website: http://www.ocde.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,042
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 81
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 319
Grade 10 457
Grade 11 303
Grade 12 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACCESS County Community
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 13
Grade 23
Grade 34
Grade 47
Grade 55
Grade 63
Grade 719
Grade 837
Grade 9319
Grade 10457
Grade 11303
Grade 1263
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACCESS County Community
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51542%
Male70357.4%
Not Specified70.6%
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