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Santa Ana High
High School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 West Walnut, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santa Ana High score 27% 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 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Ana High 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Academy Early College HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| OcsaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,288 | Compare → |
| Lorin Griset AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,849 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Santa Ana High is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High is a public high school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 2,853 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,530 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Ana High
What grades does Santa Ana High serve?
Santa Ana High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Ana High?
Santa Ana High has an enrollment of approximately 2,853 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Ana High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Ana High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Ana High rank in CA?
Santa Ana High ranks #5,530 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Ana High's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Ana High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Santa Ana High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Ana High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Ana High a charter school?
No, Santa Ana High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Ana High a Title I school?
No, Santa Ana High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Ana High?
76.4% of students at Santa Ana High 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
- 2,853
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (714) 567-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92701)
- 48,272
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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