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Segerstrom High

High School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA

A Santa Ana Unified high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2301 West MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation20.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$22,309
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Segerstrom High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Segerstrom 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$94,249

Median home value

$641,600

Median rent

$2,147/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·54 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Chapel Private School ProgramPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi295Compare →
California Pacific Charter - San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–120.9 mi280Compare →
California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–120.9 mi428Compare →
Francis AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Santa Ana Unified

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#13 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

Segerstrom High is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Segerstrom High

Segerstrom High is a public high school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 2,499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,962 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Segerstrom High

What grades does Segerstrom High serve?

Segerstrom High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Segerstrom High?

Segerstrom High has an enrollment of approximately 2,499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Segerstrom High?

The student-teacher ratio at Segerstrom High is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Segerstrom High rank in CA?

Segerstrom High ranks #4,962 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Segerstrom High's MySchoolScout rating?

Segerstrom High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Segerstrom High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Segerstrom High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Segerstrom High a charter school?

No, Segerstrom High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Segerstrom High a Title I school?

No, Segerstrom High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Segerstrom High?

65.4% of students at Segerstrom 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
2,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 92704)
80,408
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 92704; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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