A New Free Public Charter School Is Coming to Orange County | Atlas College Prep with Alex

Atlas College Prep: A New Free Public Charter School in Orange CountyA new free public charter school is opening in the Tustin/Santa Ana area for Fall 2026 — and in this episode of the Costa Mesa Pod, we talk with Alex from Atlas College Prep to learn what families can expect.Part of the Ednovate network, Atlas will begin with a founding class of approximately 50–60 ninth-grade students and a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio.Alex explains Atlas’ personalized, family-style approach to education, including its “whole child” report card, which looks at academics as well as self-regulation, critical thinking and social-emotional development.We also discuss college preparation, athletics and extracurriculars, family involvement, the school’s focus on first-generation college-bound students, and Alex’s own journey from Brazil to a 15-year career in charter school education.In this episode:What makes Atlas a public charter schoolThe 10:1 student-to-teacher modelThe “whole child” approachCollege preparation and outcomesAthletics, clubs and student lifeFamily and parent involvementWho can applyWhat families should know about the founding classAtlas College Prep is opening in Fall 2026, with its first day scheduled for August 4.Learn more: Ednovate.org/enrollInstagram: @ednovate_atlascollegeprep