NOVA Academy

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NOVA Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
500 W Santa Ana Blvd,  Santa Ana, CA
3.8
2.8
324 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Regina Flores-dunda
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
63.8%
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
19.4%
Science
3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
184:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.5%
Hispanic
94.4%
White
1.4%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#94 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#157 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 150 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 124 Students
California State University, Fullerton 96 Students
University of California - Berkeley 86 Students
California State University - Long Beach 77 Students
Santa Ana College 63 Students
University of California - San Diego 61 Students
University of Southern California 60 Students
University of California - Davis 59 Students
University of San Francisco 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Child Development 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 162 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/9/2023
La escuela no es de las más grandes, pero eso es una gran ventaja en vez de ser desventaja ya que los estudiantes pueden conectar con los maestros y la escuela y se sienten parte de ella. También es mucho mas difícil que reprueben ya que hay varias formas de apoyo. Una de las desventajas más grandes en Nova siempre ha sido la falta de opciones para hacer deportes. Sin embargo, desde el año pasado empezaron un nuevo programa atlético y pronto abrirán un gimnasio.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2022
My experience at Nova Academy has been great. The teachers were some of the best I've had and I've met great people. Nova doesn't have a lot of issues but they have one major issue; They go through many teachers a year and are very slow with replacement's. Besides that issue Nova is an overall good school that will prepare you for college.
3.0 Alum
5/18/2022
I like that's the classes are small, it's allows for a more better connection between students and teachers. I say average because administration was not too helpful when it came to applying for college, and administration had other problems too.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
1.0 teacher
4/1/2026
The school is good, but the leadership does not value teachers. The leadership is very toxic. The school principal has no say in school matters. Very poorly managed school. The teachers work very hard but feel no appreciation from the leadership. Fear is dominant.
1.0 student
2/26/2025
This school is not the greatest option for your child. As a student, I’ve heard my teachers make many complaints about the higher ups. Whether that is controlling certain school events, field trips, or fixing certain problems. They’ve also taken funding from one of their after school programs, and u...
5.0 teacher
6/9/2023
Gracias a que existen escuelas como Nova, que proveen a los papás una opción para sus hijos, las escuelas del distrito de Santa Ana se han visto obligadas a mejorar, y me da gusto ver que así sea. Nova es una escuela chica y hacemos las cosas diferente. Aquí los estudiantes de verdad se van a sentir...
5.0 teacher
6/7/2023
My experience with Nova Academy has been very positive as an educator. The students are very kind and pleasant. The administrators are very professional, specially Ms. Cuevas; and the safety is the number one priority. It is a great school with incredible potential and greatness.

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NOVA Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 500 W Santa Ana Blvd in Santa Ana, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 324 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. NOVA Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $377,946. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orange County School of the Arts, Advanced Learning Academy, Vista Meridian Global Academy, and more. Learn more about what Santa Ana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near NOVA Academy.

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