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Nova Academy Early College High School vs. Segerstrom High School

Should you attend Nova Academy Early College High School or Segerstrom 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
Nova Academy Early College High School
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Segerstrom High School
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 2,499 students in grades 9-12, Segerstrom 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
288 students
2,499 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nova Academy Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Segerstrom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nova Academy Early College High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Segerstrom High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
100 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nova Academy Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Segerstrom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Segerstrom High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4190 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3627 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nova Academy Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Segerstrom High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nova Academy Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Segerstrom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Ana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nova Academy Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Segerstrom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Ana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nova Academy Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Nova Academy Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Segerstrom High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Ana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nova Academy Early College High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Segerstrom High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
63
620
Grade 10 Students
98
666
Grade 11 Students
78
610
Grade 12 Students
49
603

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nova Academy Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nova Academy Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Segerstrom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Ana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
95%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nova Academy Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Segerstrom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Ana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nova Academy Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Segerstrom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Ana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nova Academy Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Segerstrom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Ana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nova Academy Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Segerstrom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Ana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nova Academy Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Segerstrom High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nova Academy Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Segerstrom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Ana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nova Academy Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nova Academy Early College High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Segerstrom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Ana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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