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School Comparison

California Connections Academy Southern California
vs.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

California Connections Academy Southern California
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
  • California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher chronically absent students than Harold Ambuehl Elementary (1,141 vs. 85).
  • California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher students per counselor than Harold Ambuehl Elementary (413.2:1 vs. 196.7:1).
  • California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher gifted & talented than Harold Ambuehl Elementary (162 vs. 22).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher chronically absent students than Harold Ambuehl Elementary (1,141 vs. 85).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher gifted & talented than Harold Ambuehl Elementary (162 vs. 22).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher students per counselor than Harold Ambuehl Elementary (413.2:1 vs. 196.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at California Connections Academy Southern California

6 metrics were reported by California Connections Academy Southern California. Comparable data for Harold Ambuehl Elementary is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
75%
Graduating cohort
676
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
168
Dual enrollment
58
SAT/ACT participation
63

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
California Connections Academy Southern California
$11,333.98
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
$15,819.81
Local revenue share
California Connections Academy Southern California
66.3%
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
55.3%
State revenue share
California Connections Academy Southern California
29.2%
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
37.4%
Federal revenue share
California Connections Academy Southern California
4.5%
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
7.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
California Connections Academy Southern California
22.2%
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
19.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Orange County
$113,702
Orange County
$113,702
Poverty rate
Orange County
9.5%
Orange County
9.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Orange County
43.4%
Orange County
43.4%
Unemployment rate
Orange County
3.9%
Orange County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.