Serving 956 students in grades Kindergarten-8, El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy's student population of 956 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
956 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4364 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy's ranking?
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy is ranked #4364 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy often compared to?
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orange County Educational Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy?
956 students attend El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy?
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy offer ?
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy part of?
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy is part of El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy located?
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy is located in the Willard neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Willard.
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