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Best Santa Ana Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 18,217 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Middle College High School and Hector G. Godinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Santa Ana, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hector G. Godinez, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hector G. Godinez
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 Centennial Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Santa Ana High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 West Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 South Greenville St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Gr: 6-9 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Century High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 South Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 568-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Reach Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 East 4th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 431-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1717.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2128 South Cypress
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Lorin Griset Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 West Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 648-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Meridian Global Academy
Charter School
1300 S. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 988-2719
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Ana, CA include Ocsa, Middle College High School and Hector G. Godinez.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Ana?
19 public high schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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