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C4l Academy

16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618

www.c4lacademy.com

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)

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)

Top Rankings

C4l Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

1,073 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

77%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

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)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Irvine, CA is $17,095 for elementary schools and $19,509 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Irvine, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).