Santa Ana High School

Santa Ana High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
520 W Walnut St,  Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana Unified School District
3.8
4.2
3,314 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Bishop
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
132
Full Time Teachers
132
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
33.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.1%
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
475:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47%
Hispanic
98.8%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%

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 605 Students
California State University, Fullerton 531 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 483 Students
Santa Ana College 407 Students
California State University - Long Beach 330 Students
University of California - Berkeley 276 Students
University of California - San Diego 239 Students
University of Southern California 229 Students
University of California - Davis 219 Students
San Diego State University 210 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Nursing 130 Students
Psychology 121 Students
Biology 83 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 81 Students
Criminology 61 Students
Education 46 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 46 Students
Nursing Assistant 45 Students
Engineering 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 366 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/18/2025
My overall experience in this High school is pretty good, I have not gotten into any fights or things related to that. Recently I have joined in a choir, chambers, the people in there are really nice, we don't have an official teacher yet but Ms.Lori and Ms. Woll are both really nice and good at what they do. I like the school overall, I think it's a pretty nice one. :)
4.0 Senior
3/7/2023
Great School with a lot of resources available for students, especially first generation students. Are very involved in students wellbeing.
4.0 Senior
9/9/2022
Most kids suck but if you find homies than it's pretty cool. You wont feel alone and have a sense of belonging
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
6/19/2019
I love this school. We are a low income, inner-city school with about 40% of our students being English Language Learners and 10% are students with special needs. Our scores reflect those challenges. What scores don't reflect is that our kids are loved. There are extraordinary teachers at Santa Ana...
5.0 other
5/5/2019
I, Anthony Barrera, was an awarded academic athlete & football All American maintaining above a 3.5 GPA throughout attending SAHS. The teachers are amazing and having seen the students they have to put up with, I give them my respects. I took AP classes & every instructor prepared me for more than j...
5.0 student
9/11/2018
absolutely amazing school. i love everything about it and although it has a bad rep. it is an accepting environment with teachers who love their students and want the best for them and their future. Bishop is an amazing principal with a kind heart who genuinely wants the best for us. <3
2.0 student
9/21/2011
would not recommend this place poor student -staff communication teachers are mediocre , insignificant measures they have taken to better students behavior , no peer motivation at all , not a welcoming place and torture to be in , the place is dull .Would go elsewhere if possible hopefully soon i ai...

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Santa Ana High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Santa Ana, CA and is served by the Santa Ana Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,314 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Santa Ana High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $805,336. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lorin Griset Academy, Century High School, Cesar E. Chavez High School, and more. Learn more about what Santa Ana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Santa Ana High School.

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