Saddleback High

1,597 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Saddleback High School, located in Santa Ana, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It provides a wide range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular activities, such as athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its student body.

Beyond academics, Saddleback High is known for its strong school spirit and its commitment to student support services. The school prioritizes an inclusive campus culture that encourages students to engage with their peers and prepare for life after graduation. With its central location on Flower Street, the school remains deeply integrated into the Santa Ana community, continuously working to provide resources and opportunities that help its students succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

1,597

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saddleback High
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	1,523
Black	7
Asian	38
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,523 (95.4 %)
Asian
38 (2.4 %)
White
19 (1.2 %)
Black
7 (0.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)513-2900
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	143

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 33

Grade 9 389

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 366