At a glance
Reported students
964
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
548
Legacy Magnet Academy: 964 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
26.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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
- 684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.8:1
What the reported data says about Legacy Magnet Academy
Legacy Magnet Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Tustin. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Tustin Unified. NCES reports 964 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.2:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 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 Asian (41.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Legacy Magnet Academy
- 1How do the reported 26.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.79 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.41
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.96
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.7%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian41.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.4%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Tustin Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tustin High
High · Grades 09–12
1,627 reported students
Hillview High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Foothill High
High · Grades 09–12
2,126 reported students
Arnold O. Beckman High
High · Grades 09–12
2,776 reported students
Pioneer Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
971 reported students
Hewes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
929 reported students
Public schools near Legacy Magnet Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside High High · Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 78 | 1.3 mi |
| Hillview High (Continuation) High · Tustin Unified | 09–12 | 142 | 1.9 mi |
| Tustin High High · Tustin Unified | 09–12 | 1,627 | 1.9 mi |
| Century High High · Santa Ana Unified | 09–12 | 1,519 | 2.2 mi |
| Irvine High High · Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 1,964 | 2.2 mi |
| Arnold O. Beckman High High · Tustin Unified | 09–12 | 2,776 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Magnet Academy
What grades does Legacy Magnet Academy serve?
Legacy Magnet Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tustin Unified.
How many students attend Legacy Magnet Academy?
Legacy Magnet Academy reported 964 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 684 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy?
The calculated ratio is 26.2:1, based on 964 students and 36.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Legacy Magnet Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Legacy Magnet Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Legacy Magnet Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Legacy Magnet Academy in?
Legacy Magnet Academy is part of Tustin Unified, based in Tustin, CA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Legacy Magnet Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creekside High (1.3 mi), Hillview High (Continuation) (1.9 mi), Tustin High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.