Santa Ana High School

520 W. Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,314 students in grades 9-12, Santa Ana High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Ana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Santa Ana High School's student population of 3,314 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Ana High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Ana High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2904 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
99%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Santa Ana High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Santa Ana High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Ana High School's ranking?
Santa Ana High School is ranked #2904 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Ana High School often compared to?
Santa Ana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Ana High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Ana High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Ana High School?
3,314 students attend Santa Ana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santa Ana High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Ana High School?
Santa Ana High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Ana High School offer ?
Santa Ana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Ana High School part of?
Santa Ana High School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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