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#5781 of 9,539 schools in CA
Samueli Academy
High School · Samueli Academy District · Santa Ana, CA
A charter high school in Santa Ana, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1901 North Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
- Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Samueli Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Samueli Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$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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| Orangewood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Santiago HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,801 | Compare → |
| Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Science Academy Santa AnaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Samueli Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,666NCES 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.
Samueli Academy is listed in Samueli Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samueli Academy
Samueli Academy is a public high school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Samueli Academy District, serving approximately 822 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,781 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samueli Academy
What grades does Samueli Academy serve?
Samueli Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Samueli Academy?
Samueli Academy has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samueli Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Samueli Academy is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samueli Academy rank in CA?
Samueli Academy ranks #5,781 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Samueli Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Samueli Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Samueli Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samueli Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Samueli Academy a charter school?
Yes, Samueli Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Samueli Academy a Title I school?
No, Samueli Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samueli Academy?
75.2% of students at Samueli 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (714) 619-0245
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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