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Nova Academy Early College High

Santa Ana Unified · Orange County · 500 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4580

(714) 569-0948 · www.nova-academy.org

3/10
#941
Rank 941 out of 1,227
English Language Arts3/10 · #964 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1039 · 15th percentile
Science5/10 · #672 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Santa Ana is a dense, working-class city in the heart of Orange County, and Nova Academy Early College High draws students looking for an accelerated path that blends high school with college coursework — an appealing option for motivated families who want more than a traditional diploma. That said, the school's current test scores suggest it's still finding its footing academically, particularly in English and Math, so families should weigh the early college model against overall performance and visit to get a feel for whether the culture is the right fit. For students who thrive with structure and long-term goals, the dual-enrollment concept here could be a meaningful stepping stone — but it's worth asking hard questions about outcomes before committing.

Student Demographics

86 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
85 (99%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged78 (91%)
Students with Disabilities12 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

288
Enrollment
15
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
17.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Eagle · CIF Southern Section

7
varsity sports
3 boys
4 girls
Basketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Volleyball (Boys)Volleyball (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #220 · 90th percentile

219 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found