EL SOL SANTA ANA SCIENCE AND ARTS ACADEMY

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 894 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy is a high-performing, independent charter school located in Santa Ana, California, that serves students from preschool through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous, dual-language immersion education, the school is deeply rooted in the local community. It utilizes a holistic "Science and Arts" curriculum designed to foster academic excellence while simultaneously nurturing the cultural identity and creative potential of its largely Latino student population.

Beyond its academic achievements, El Sol is recognized for its unique community-centered model, which often integrates family involvement and social services directly into the school experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a focus on bilingualism and biliteracy, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and college but also to become active, empathetic, and culturally competent citizens. The school is widely regarded as a successful example of how charter public education can effectively address the specific needs of an urban, English-learner-heavy demographic.

For more information, contact El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy at (714) 543-0023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.