Santa Ana High School

520 W. Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,135 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Santa Ana High School's student population of 3,135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Ana High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Ana High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7071 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Ana High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Ana High School 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 2021-22 school year data.
12%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Ana High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Ana High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Santa Ana High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Ana High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Ana High School's ranking?
Santa Ana High School is ranked #7071 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Ana High School often compared to?
Santa Ana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Ana High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Ana High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Ana High School?
3,135 students attend Santa Ana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santa Ana High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Ana High School?
Santa Ana High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Ana High School offer ?
Santa Ana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Ana High School part of?
Santa Ana High School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Ana High School located?
Santa Ana High School is located in the Heninger Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Heninger Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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