Reach Academy

1512 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
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Bottom 50%
Serving 98 students in grades 6-12, Reach Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reach Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Reach Academy's student population of 98 students has grown by 188% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
98 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Reach Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reach Academy is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#3626 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
34%
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6-9%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reach Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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60-69%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reach Academy's ranking?
Reach Academy is ranked #3626 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reach Academy?
The graduation rate of Reach Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Reach Academy?
98 students attend Reach Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Reach Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Reach Academy offer ?
Reach Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Reach Academy part of?
Reach Academy is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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