SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL

Santa Ana High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 2,963 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 118 teachers, Santa Ana High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Santa Ana High School, located at 520 W. Walnut in Santa Ana, California, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Santa Ana Unified School District. Established in 1889, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in Orange County. The campus is well-known for its rich architectural heritage, featuring iconic buildings that reflect the city’s long-standing commitment to public education. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare a diverse student body for college and career success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Santa Ana High School is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the community. It functions as a central hub for local events and maintains a strong sense of school spirit and tradition among its students, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and civic engagement. By balancing its historic legacy with modern educational practices, Santa Ana High remains a pivotal influence in shaping the educational landscape of the city.

For more information, contact Santa Ana High at (714) 567-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

520 W. Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701-5559
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SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Ana, CA with about 2,963 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Santa Ana Unified
Total Students:
2,963
Teachers:
118.64
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,963 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
White
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.0%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.