Very Good
#3355 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Advanced Learning Academy
School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
408 E. Santa Clara Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92706
- Math 20% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Advanced Learning Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Advanced Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,424
Median home value
$839,100
Median rent
$1,890/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Access Juvenile HallEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Ousd Edge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Ousd Home SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #4 of 51
- District spending per student
- $22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Advanced Learning Academy is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Advanced Learning Academy
Advanced Learning Academy is a public school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,355 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Advanced Learning Academy
What grades does Advanced Learning Academy serve?
Advanced Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Advanced Learning Academy?
Advanced Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advanced Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Advanced Learning Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Advanced Learning Academy rank in CA?
Advanced Learning Academy ranks #3,355 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Advanced Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Advanced Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Advanced Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Advanced Learning Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Advanced Learning Academy a charter school?
Yes, Advanced Learning Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Advanced Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Advanced Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Advanced Learning Academy?
76.1% of students at Advanced Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (714) 564-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 92706)
- 37,191
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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