Hector G. Godinez

2,026 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hector G. Godinez Fundamental High School, located in Santa Ana, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a "fundamental" school, it operates under a specialized academic philosophy that emphasizes high expectations, rigorous curriculum standards, and a structured learning environment. The school is known for its strong focus on parental involvement, mandatory homework policies, and a dress code designed to promote a professional and focused atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic structure, Godinez Fundamental High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations. The campus serves as a community hub that prioritizes college and career readiness, offering numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and pathways to ensure students are prepared for higher education. By combining traditional educational values with modern instructional practices, the school aims to foster both the academic success and the personal character of its students.

2,026

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hector G. Godinez
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	1,974
Black	2
Asian	30
American Indian	6

Hispanic
1,974 (97.4 %)
Asian
30 (1.5 %)
White
14 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Black
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)433-6790
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,026
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	181

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 456

Grade 11 585

Grade 12 545