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A larger number of schools in this district are rated above average in school quality.

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ACADEMICS
District Academic Progress

A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
Find out more</a>. </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2021</p></div><div><h4>Average ACT score</h4><p>The ACT is a college admissions test with a total of 36 possible points. This score reflects the average ACT score for students at high schools in this district.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div><div><h4>ACT college readiness rate</h4><p>The ACT college readiness rate reflects the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate about a 75 percent chance of obtaining a “C” or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college course. The benchmarks are set based on national-level data.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div><div><h4>AP course participation</h4><p>Advanced Placement classes are rigorous classes with a final exam. The percentage of students taking AP exams may reflect whether the school culture is focused on college.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div><div><h4>Percentage of students enrolled in IB grades 9-12</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of students within this district who are taking International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. IB is an internationally recognized, high-standards program that emphasizes creative and critical thinking. A high school may have specific IB classes students can take, or a school-wide IB program that affects all classes. Some colleges give college credit for IB courses. <a href=https://www.greatschools.org/california/tustin/tustin-unified-school-district/'/gk/articles/what-is-ib-international-baccalaureate/' target='_blank'>More about IB</a> </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div><div><h4>Percentage of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes grade 9-12</h4><p>The dual enrollment participation rate reflects the percentage of students in this district who are taking college courses while in high school. Credits for these courses apply both to high school diploma requirements and college graduation requisites.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div></div><div class="sourcing"><div><h4>Graduates pursuing college or vocational program</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 12 months of graduation.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div></div>" href="javascript:void(0)"> Sources
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ENVIRONMENT
Student Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances
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Reviews From Schools in Tustin Unified School District
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Parent / Guardian
March 12, 2023
My kid goes to this school since last 2 years. I'm quite happy with education and learning environment. School offers many after school extra circular programs and frequent events, which helps kids to... More
Review for Hicks Canyon Elementary School
Current student
March 10, 2023
This was a pretty good school I just wish it could’ve been better with children’s mental health and teacher child cooperation. The teaching was great and very understandable though. Sometimes they... More
Review for Orchard Hills School
Parent / Guardian
March 04, 2023
As a minority, my only issue with this school is the lack of diversity. My children have had several instances where they have felt left out, not accepted, or simply unable to make bonds with others.... More
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