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3588 Bryan Avenue, Irvine, CA 92602-1347
Summary
Arnold O. Beckman High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
76.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
58.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 180/1,596 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 117/1,596 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,776 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,235 (44.5%) |
| English Learners | 229 (8.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.8 points from last year and fell 9.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math -2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
76.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
58.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Arnold O. Beckman High compare within the district?
Arnold O. Beckman High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Tustin Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arnold O. Beckman High rank in California?
Arnold O. Beckman High ranks No. 180 of 1,596 in reading and No. 117 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Arnold O. Beckman High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.5% meet the reading standard and 41.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Arnold O. Beckman High compare with other schools in Irvine?
Arnold O. Beckman High is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does Arnold O. Beckman High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Arnold O. Beckman High is No. 12 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman HighThis school | 58.4% | 76.8% |
| Foothill High | 41.2% | 67.0% |
| Tustin High | 30.1% | 64.3% |
