Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tustin Connect ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tustin Connect ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Tustin Connect's student population of 243 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tustin Connect ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tustin Connect is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1555 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tustin Connect's ranking?
Tustin Connect is ranked #1555 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tustin Connect?
The graduation rate of Tustin Connect is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tustin Connect?
243 students attend Tustin Connect.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Tustin Connect students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tustin Connect?
Tustin Connect has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tustin Connect offer ?
Tustin Connect offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tustin Connect part of?
Tustin Connect is part of Tustin Unified School District.
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