For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 19,764 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Middle College High School and Samueli Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Santa Ana, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hector G. Godinez, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Ana, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 N. Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Grades: 7-12
| 806 students
Rank: #44.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 W. Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,523 students
Rank: #55.
Hector G. Godinez
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3002 Centennial Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 2,206 students
Rank: #66.
Nova Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E. Walnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Grades: 3-12
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Nova - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia Science Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2840 W. 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S. Greenville St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #1212.
Century High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S. Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 568-7000
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 568-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #1313.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2801 S. Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Ana High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 W. Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,314 students
Rank: #1515.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2609 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 6-9
| 346 students
Rank: #1616.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2128 S. Cypress
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #1717.
Lorin Griset Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1915 W. Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 648-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 648-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1818.
Reach Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1512 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 431-1800
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 431-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
NOVA Academy
Charter School
500 W Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Santa Ana, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
NOVA Academy Early College High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Orange County School of the Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,096 students
2701 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 829 students
Usc College Prep Santa Ana Campus (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1010 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
811 E. Bishop St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA include Ocsa, Middle College High School and Samueli Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Ana, CA?
19 public high schools are located in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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