El Modena High School
- A-Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Orange, CA
- 397 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyB
- AdministrationB
- SportsB
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesD-
- School District
- Orange Unified School District
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- Cost of LivingD-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingD
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$81,851
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,693
National
$949Median Home Value
$620,500
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 72%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.39 responses
Poll
- 79%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.39 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,092
Free or Reduced Lunch
42%
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.44 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.44 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.44 responses
Teachers
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.57 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.57 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.57 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,397/ year
National
$12,239- 82%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.67 responses
- 25%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.67 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.67 responses
El Modena High School Reviews
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You have likely heard of the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover." This cliché is an accurate representation of El Modena. This school is a strange place, a beautiful disaster, an organized chaos. The buildings are decrepit but, take a close look and you will find that the faculty, staff, and above all the diverse pool of students go beyond expectation. Most teachers truly care about their students, the staff works hard and although they are usually moody, it's easy to see that they care and are doing the best they can for El Modena. As for students, you will not find a more dedicated and hardworking group anywhere else! Not only are ElMo students dedicated to academics, so many participate in sports, clubs that range from academic to social activism, and putting together the unique Spirit Week in March. Overall, El Modena students are lucky to have the massive support system from our peers, teachers, and staff, regardless of the poor state of our campus.
El Modena is overall a great school, regarded as the best in the OUSD district. They provide academic opportunities that are unrivaled. They offer the option for any student to take any honors or AP classes, regardless of their background. El Modena is filled with fantastic teachers who care not only about your education, but also your well-being. They are truly the reason El Modena shines so bright. The sport teams always bring achievements to the table, including numerous League and CIF champs in volleyball, football, and tennis. The school spirit is unrivaled, being voted best student section in Orange. The cheers of the students drown out any noise from the opposing teams. The campus is constantly evolving, with new buildings and additions being added annually. This year alone, they started renovations on both the pool and the stadium, while beginning construction on a whole new building dedicated to science.
El Modena High School is a place that had slow progression during the time I studied there. It has been almost two years since I graduated from there in 2017. If there is one thing that I can confidently say about El Modena it would be that it is a school driven by the people and the need for money. Many of the sports teams are heavily funded by the parents and some sponsors. Change within the school happens when the students and parents cry out for it. However, during my time at El Modena, there were things that occurred that gave me hope of a better future for the school. Diversity began to bloom and I was able to see an expansion of people who wanted to be more active. Bands formed, people joined clubs, an overall active community came together and began to build up the school. It's not a perfect school, but it definitely is a school that pushes you to be your best and to look beyond your circumstances.