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#6688 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nova Academy - Coachella
High School · Nova Academy - Coachella District · Santa Ana, CA
A charter high school in Santa Ana, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nova Academy - Coachella score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nova Academy - Coachella sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$68,697
Median home value
$608,300
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,345 | Compare → |
| The Kingdom of Light HomeschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| La Familia Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | 3.4 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Al Vasquez Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Nova Academy - Coachella District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nova Academy - Coachella is listed in NOVA Academy - Coachella District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nova Academy - Coachella
Nova Academy - Coachella is a public high school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Nova Academy - Coachella District, serving approximately 230 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,688 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nova Academy - Coachella
What grades does Nova Academy - Coachella serve?
Nova Academy - Coachella serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nova Academy - Coachella?
Nova Academy - Coachella has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy - Coachella?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy - Coachella is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nova Academy - Coachella rank in CA?
Nova Academy - Coachella ranks #6,688 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nova Academy - Coachella's MySchoolScout rating?
Nova Academy - Coachella has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Nova Academy - Coachella?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nova Academy - Coachella has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Nova Academy - Coachella a charter school?
Yes, Nova Academy - Coachella is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nova Academy - Coachella a Title I school?
No, Nova Academy - Coachella is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nova Academy - Coachella?
88.7% of students at Nova Academy - Coachella 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (714) 569-0948
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 92701)
- 48,272
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92701; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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