Best High Schools in OC Reflect Wealth and Selectivity
The Orange County Register analysis suggests top OC high schools sit in wealthy areas like Irvine and Huntington Beach with predominantly Asian and white student bodies. Critics argue “good school” status hinges on admitted students, test scores, or selective intake rather than teaching quality, and question coverage of less selective schools in the trenches.
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Orange County Register
Orange County
Irvine
Huntington Beach
Public and charter schools share challenges in diverse neighborhoods
The dialogue explores public school accessibility, housing prices, and district policy on charters. It notes affluent areas skewing test scores and families paying for homes in desired neighborhoods. The Capistrano Unified situation is explained as facilities disclosure for Oxford Preparatory Academy and Barcelona Hills Elementary, with the charter able to relocate but choosing nearby options.
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Capistrano
Oxford Preparatory Academy
Barcelona Hills
Pepper Tree theft tips from Tustin Police warning
The Tustin Police Department urges Pepper Tree residents to report suspicious activity and secure homes. Lock all doors including from garage to house, use extra locks for sliding doors, secure sheds and garages, and hide valuables. If break‑ins occur, avoid entering and call police with descriptions and license plates. Contact 714-573-3225 or tustinpd.org.
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