How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Nova Academy Early College High | Santa Ana High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Ana, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 288 | 2,505 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.4% | 84.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Nova Academy Early College High | Santa Ana High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,256 | $22,289 |
| District | Nova Academy Early College High District | Santa Ana Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Nova Academy Early College High | Santa Ana High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.4% | 98.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Nova Academy Early College High | Santa Ana High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 19 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 162:1 | 284:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.3% | 27.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.