- California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher chronically absent students than Shorecliffs Middle (1,141 vs. 174).
- California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher gifted & talented than Shorecliffs Middle (162 vs. 36).
- California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher students per counselor than Shorecliffs Middle (413.2:1 vs. 382.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 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 Shorecliffs Middle (1,141 vs. 174).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher gifted & talented than Shorecliffs Middle (162 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Shorecliffs Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than California Connections Academy Southern California (13 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
California Connections Academy Southern California reported a higher students per counselor than Shorecliffs Middle (413.2:1 vs. 382.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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 Shorecliffs Middle 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
Shorecliffs Middle
$15,819.81
Local revenue share
California Connections Academy Southern California
66.3%
Shorecliffs Middle
55.3%
State revenue share
California Connections Academy Southern California
29.2%
Shorecliffs Middle
37.4%
Federal revenue share
California Connections Academy Southern California
4.5%
Shorecliffs Middle
7.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
California Connections Academy Southern California
22.2%
Shorecliffs Middle
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.