Santa Ana High School vs. Valley High School
Should I attend Santa Ana High School or Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Ana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 3,314 students in grades 9-12, Santa Ana High School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 2,251 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,314 students
2,251 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2904 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2722 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
777
586
Grade 10 Students
876
608
Grade 11 Students
907
569
Grade 12 Students
754
488
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
99%
97%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%