Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,073 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
C4l Academy
About the School
- C4l Academy in Irvine, California, serves 1,073 co–educational students in grades 9 through 12 within a city–based, nonsectarian alternative school setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 98:1 with a total of 11 teachers on staff.
- Approximately 77% of the student body at this Irvine city high school identify as students of color.
- C4l Academy is located in the Irvine Research Center neighborhood and is a member of other school associations.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private high schools in California for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,073 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
C4l Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,073 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C4l Academy's ranking?
C4l Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for C4l Academy?
The application deadline for C4l Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is C4l Academy located?
C4l Academy is located in the Irvine Research Center neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to C4l Academy is New Vista School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus (0.9 miles away)
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Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
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(949) 455-1270
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum
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Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Distance: 0.9 mi
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-1047
Distance: 0.9 mi
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. H, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-8859
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Islamic
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
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26052 Trabuco Road
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(949) 391-4242
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
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(949) 348-0608
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
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23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Islamic
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
1 Technology Drive Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-7 | 90 students
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Lake Forest, CA 92630
(194) 985-5563
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Islamic
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
1 Technology Drive Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
24601 Raymond Way # 8
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 380-0252
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
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(949) 855-4599
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(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
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Top 50%10
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(949) 581-3450
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-3450
1.2 miles
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Olivewood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
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(949) 837-6682
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-6682
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Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Serrano Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24642 Jeronimo Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
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Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Rank:
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(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
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