[company_age]37.0[/company_age][employees]251-500 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) is a unique public charter school in Santa Ana, California, that offers a comprehensive arts and academic education to a diverse student body passionate about the arts. Founded in 1987, OCSA is the largest arts high school in the United States, with over 2,200 students enrolled in grades 7-12. The school offers a rigorous academic program alongside a wide range of arts disciplines, including dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and media arts. OCSA is known for its high academic standards, its commitment to arts integration, and its diverse student body. The school has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School and by the California Department of Education as a California Distinguished School. OCSA graduates have gone on to attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, including Juilliard, CalArts, UCLA, and USC. 

What sets OCSA apart from other arts high schools is its commitment to both academic excellence and artistic development. The school's rigorous academic program ensures that students are well-prepared for college, while its comprehensive arts program provides students with the opportunity to develop their artistic talents to their fullest potential. OCSA's commitment to arts integration is also unique, as it allows students to explore the connections between the arts and other academic subjects. This approach helps students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and to see the arts as a valuable tool for learning and expression.[/description][ps]Arts and academic education[/ps]