Santa Ana High

3,135 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

3,135

Total Students

135.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Ana High
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	3,102
Asian	8
Two or More	5
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
3,102 (99.0 %)
White
9 (0.3 %)
Asian
8 (0.3 %)
American Indian
7 (0.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)567-4900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	165

* 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 9 729

Grade 10 768

Grade 11 811

Grade 12 827