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Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana vs. Nova Academy Early College High School

Should you attend Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana or Nova Academy Early College High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Nova Academy Early College High School
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Nova Academy Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Nova Academy Early College High School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
524 students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1

Test Scores

#4566 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#4190 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
32
-
Grade 1 Students
39
-
Grade 2 Students
29
-
Grade 3 Students
24
-
Grade 4 Students
28
-
Grade 5 Students
45
-
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
40
-
Grade 9 Students
53
51
Grade 10 Students
47
70
Grade 11 Students
52
95
Grade 12 Students
36
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
81%
94%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
14%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
0.33
0.12

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5
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Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerTrack and Field
Volley Ball
n/a

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
3
n/a
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
CIF SportsElementary and Middle School Sports


Arts and Music Programs:
Music Band for Elementary

 
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