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 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: Review the 7th Grade Information Night Presentation
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: With your student, review the electives overview for the 2024-2025 school year. Elective forms and applications are due by March 10, 2025.
Step 4: If Elrancho is NOT your “home school” begin in the Open Enrollment process.
Inter-Distric Transfer Video (Students who live outside of Orange Unified’s attendance area)
Inter-Distric Transfer Form (Students who live outside of Orange Unified’s attendance area)
Open Enrollment Form (Students 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
Step 5: Attend Registration in August
7th Grade Registration is Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8th Grade Registration is Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Elective Application Links
Advanced Instrumental Music Auditions
Library TA 8th Graders ONLY
Office TA 8th Graders ONLY
PE TA 8th Graders ONLY
Strength Training & Conditioning
7th Grade Yearbook Application
8th Grade Yearbook Application