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We are looking forward to another amazing year!

We continue to accomplish things as a school that set us apart from the rest of the high schools in our area, state, and nation. We started off the school year by being recognized as one of the top 1000 high schools in the United States. This was compared to almost 30,000 high schools nationwide. This is no small accomplishment and it takes a solid team including students, parents, and an entire school staff to all be on the same page to achieve things like this.

I want to recognize all of the hard work that was put in by every single person within the OAHS family to help our students to be their very best. To all Spartans, remember that you only get one chance at life and the decisions you make will determine what you make of the opportunities that you have. Hold yourself to a high standard and don’t be afraid to be different. That is what we are all about at Orcutt Academy.

Rhett Carter

Principal, OAHS

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98%
student graduation rate

73% graduate “a-g” eligible

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#1
in Santa Barbara County

2024

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Top 8
percentile of schools in the US

US News & World Report 2023

OAHS NEWS

WHAT SETS US APART

  • Best High School National Ranking US News & World Report - September 2023
  • Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accreditation Letter)
  • 97% Students who Earn College Credit through Concurrent Enrollment
  • 60% Student Population with a 3.5 - 4.0 Grade Point Average
  • 100% Highly Qualified Teachers
  • 18 CIF Sports Across Divisions
  • 650 Total High School Students
  • 8th Percentile National Ranking among Eligible High Schools in the Country
  • 95% A-G Eligible upon Graduation
  • 2008 Year Orcutt Academy High School was Founded

 

Academy Admissions 

 

 

 

Important Information

Orcutt Academy Enrollment for 2025-2026

The Orcutt Academy Charter School will begin taking enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, November 4, 2024. The enrollment lottery for 2025-2026 will take place virtually on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The deadline for enrollment applications to be included in the lottery is Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

We request that families interested in the Orcutt Academy attend one of our three virtual information nights. At these events, school staff present information on school programs and the enrollment and admissions process. Additionally, we have scheduled campus tours of Orcutt Academy High School and the Orcutt Academy K-8 campus for prospective families. 

The full listing of Information nights and Campus Tours includes Zoom meeting links and the Enrollment Lottery Zoom link.

For more information, visit the Academy Admissions page.

OAHS Virtual Learning Program

Experience a unique approach to online education with the OAHS Virtual Learning Academy!

Combining the flexibility of online learning with the connection and support of being part of the Orcutt Academy High School community, our Virtual Learning Academy has been designed with your success in mind.

OAHS Virtual Learning Academy pairs Edgenuity’s Courseware Curriculum with dedicated support from our highly qualified staff, and the opportunity to engage with a wide range of campus life events and extra curricular activities, including sports, music, arts, and science.

You can choose from a 100% online learning experience or get the best of both worlds with our hybrid approach that allows you to participate in up to two in-person classes at the OAHS campus.

Find out more and apply today!

 

Independent Study / Pre Approved Absences

Short Term Independent Study

Independent Study/Pre Approved Absences should be requested prior to a planned absence period if your student will be gone between 3 and 14 school days. Independent Study/Pre Approved Absences are granted at the discretion of the Vice Principal for students with good citizenship and in good academic standing (above a 2.0 GPA with no “F”s).

Parents/guardians must request Independent Study/Pre Approved Absences no less than five school days in advance of a planned absence period. Students returning from Independent Study/Pre Approved Absences must report to the attendance office upon return, and all work must be completed and turned at that time.

Questions? Contact Mr. Ostini.

To request independent study, please use the following link.

Request Independent Study for Your Student

 


 

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See Something? Say Something!

Report a bullying situation, a threat to student safety, or any other non-emergency safety concern.

Information submitted will be sent to the school vice principal. While this is not a 24/7 monitoring system, we review reports as quickly as possible when school is in session.

 

Anonymous Reporting Form

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