Middle College High School serves 364 students in grades 9-12.
Middle College High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Middle College High School's student population of 364 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
364 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Middle College High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Middle College High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
93%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle College High School's ranking?
Middle College High School is ranked #295 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Middle College High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Middle College High School?
364 students attend Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Middle College High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle College High School?
Middle College High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Middle College High School offer ?
Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Middle College High School part of?
Middle College High School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 7/4/2011
Office staff not friendly and not helpful. Student work is adequate, rather than remarkable. Otherwise, a great opportunity for motivated teens.
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