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Santa Ana Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 39,899 students in Santa Ana Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Ana Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
52 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
39,899 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
1,958 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Santa Ana Unified School District, which is ranked #1454 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1463 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.64
# American Indian Students
103 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
837 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
38,283 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
55%
# Black Students
95 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
335 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,111
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,545
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,540
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,631
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,766
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,970
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,919
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,978
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,108
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,322
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,389
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,704
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,916
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,883 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$856 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$793 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,455
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,883
$19,787
Best Santa Ana Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1951 N. Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Hector G. Godinez
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Centennial Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #44.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2450 W. Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Grades: K-5
| 825 students
Rank: #55.
Segerstrom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 W. Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,489 students
Rank: #66.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 S. Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 907 students
Rank: #77.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N. Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 W. Cubbon
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #1010.
Santiago Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2212 N. Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #1111.
Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
939 W. Wilshire
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1212.
Saddleback High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 S. Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1522 W. Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1414.
Heroes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1515.
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N. Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1717.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E. Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-5700
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-5700
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1818.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1930 W. 10th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-4300
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-4300
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1919.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1124 E. Hobart St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 972-6400
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 972-6400
Grades: K-6
| 825 students
Rank: #2020.
Diamond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 S. Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-8100
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-8100
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2121.
Advanced Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 E. Walnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Grades: K-12
| 332 students
Rank: #2222.
Santa Ana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 W. Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,135 students
Rank: #2323.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
417 E. Central Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-3900
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2424.
Roosevelt Walker Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S. Halladay
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-1200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-1200
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #2525.
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2120 W. Edinger St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #2626.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 564-2000
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 564-2000
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Carl Harvey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 S. Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-6200
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-6200
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2063 Orange Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 433-6900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 433-6900
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #2929.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
417 W. Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
Rank: #3030.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 W. Anahurst Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 440-5100
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 440-5100
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #3131.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2130 S. Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5900
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5900
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #3232.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S. Greenville St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 2,197 students
Rank: #3333.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 S. Nakoma Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3700
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3700
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #3434.
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-5100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,082 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-6300
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-6300
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Ana Unified School District?
Santa Ana Unified School District manages 52 public schools serving 39,899 students.
What is the rank of Santa Ana Unified School District?
Santa Ana Unified School District is ranked #1454 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana Unified School District?
96% of Santa Ana Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Ana Unified School District?
Santa Ana Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Ana Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,883 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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