Orcutt Academy Charter

Charter School 767 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

767

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orcutt Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	318
Black	14
Asian	32
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
318 (41.7 %)
Hispanic
318 (41.7 %)
Two or More
75 (9.8 %)
Asian
32 (4.2 %)
Black
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orcutt Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)938-8900
Website:	http://www.orcutt-schools.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 188

Grade 10 152