For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 18,820 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Middle College High School and Nova Academy Early College High School. 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 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% 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 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Ana, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Hector G. Godinez
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Centennial Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #55.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,499 students
Rank: #66.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Grades: 7-12
| 822 students
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Grades: K-12
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #99.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #1010.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
Santa Ana High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 West Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,853 students
Rank: #1313.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 6-9
| 314 students
Rank: #1414.
Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Greenville St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #1515.
Century High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 South Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 568-7000
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 568-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Rank: #1616.
Reach Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1325 East 4th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 431-1800
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 431-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1717.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2128 South Cypress
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1818.
Lorin Griset Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1915 West Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 648-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 648-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
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
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Meridian Global Academy
Charter School
2609 West 5th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 9-11
| 173 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
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
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
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 Nova Academy Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Ana?
20 public high schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Ana include: Hector G. Godinez vs. Valley High School, Hector G. Godinez vs. Segerstrom High School, Segerstrom High School vs. Hector G. Godinez
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