Welcome to El Rancho Charter School!

We look forward to having your child join us for their middle school years. In addition to the core curriculum of English, math, science, history, and physical education, we offer a wide variety of elective classes. Students are able to explore their interests and discover their passion. Incoming 7th graders and new 8th graders should follow the steps below to begin the registration process. Current El Rancho 7th graders will receive registration materials for the 2025-2026 school year at the end of February. Canyon High will provide registration information to 8th grade students in mid-March.

Step 1: Join us for 7th Grade Information Nights SIGN UP HERE

January 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Gym

January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM Virtual on Zoom

January 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Gym

Step 2:  If you are new to OUSD or do not attend our feeder schools, join us for a campus tour.  Sign up for a tour HERE. 

Step 3: If El Rancho is NOT your “home school” the Open Enrollment process will begin mid-January.

Inter-District Transfer Video (Students who live outside of Orange Unified’s attendance area)       

Inter-District Transfer Form (Students who live outside of Orange Unified’s attendance area)

Open Enrollment Form (Students inside of Orange Unified’s attendance area, but outside of El Rancho’s attendance area)

Students who are brand new to Orange Unified (currently enrolled in Private School, Out of State, or who aren’t currently enrolled in any Orange Unified School), please contact our registrar Mrs. Abifadel at 714.997.6238 or email amanda.abifadel@orangeusd.org