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Samueli Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 842 students in Samueli Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Samueli Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
842 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Samueli Academy School District, which is ranked #715 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#695 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,802 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,757
$20,100
Spending / Student
$10,802
$18,511
Best Samueli Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Samueli Academy School District?
Samueli Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 842 students.
What is the rank of Samueli Academy School District?
Samueli Academy School District is ranked #715 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Samueli Academy School District?
82% of Samueli Academy School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Samueli Academy School District?
Samueli Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Samueli Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,802 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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