Advanced Learning Academy

www.sausd.us/advancedlearning

Charter School 332 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **Advanced Learning Academy (ALA)**, located in Santa Ana, California, is a specialized school within the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) designed to provide a rigorous, project-based academic environment. Serving students across a transitional grade span—typically spanning from elementary through middle school—the academy emphasizes a "personalized learning" model. This approach focuses on fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Academy is noted for its focus on innovation and its commitment to meeting the individual needs of high-achieving and motivated students. By integrating technology and collaborative projects into daily instruction, the school cultivates a dynamic atmosphere where students are encouraged to take agency over their own educational journey. Located in the heart of Santa Ana, the school serves as a key option for local families seeking a tuition-free, public school alternative that prioritizes advanced instructional strategies and a close-knit school community.

332

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Advanced Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	316
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
316 (95.2 %)
White
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)480-4300
Website:	http://www.sausd.us/advancedlearning
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 58

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 46