At a glance
Reported students
3,933
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
173.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
3,933
California Online Public Schools Southern California: 3,933 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 4,868
- Teachers (FTE)
- 176.08
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.6:1
What the reported data says about California Online Public Schools Southern California
California Online Public Schools Southern California is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in San Juan Capistrano. It is one of 1 current school records connected to California Online Public Schools Southern California DIST. NCES reports 3,933 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.1%) and White (30.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking California Online Public Schools Southern California
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 173.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11.78 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11.78
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.62
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic37.1%
- Black10.6%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial13.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.