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3920 Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869-3599
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
61.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 544/1,596 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 654/1,596 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,795 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,242 (69.2%) |
| English Learners | 156 (8.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math -2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.8% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
25.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
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 El Modena High compare within the district?
El Modena High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Orange Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Modena High rank in California?
El Modena High ranks No. 544 of 1,596 in reading and No. 654 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 El Modena High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.9% meet the reading standard and 20.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Modena High compare with other schools in Orange?
El Modena High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Orange with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrangeHow does El Modena High compare with other schools in Orange County?
El Modena High is No. 45 in reading and No. 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Modena HighThis school | 25.4% | 61.1% |
| Orange High | 14.2% | 38.9% |
| Canyon High | 45.2% | 74.9% |
