For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 324 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Downtown is Nova Academy Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nova Academy Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA include Nova Academy Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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