Nova Academy Early College High vs Orange County Educational Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 670 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nova Academy Early College High
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Santa Ana · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
643 students
| Measure | Nova Academy Early College High Santa Ana, California | Orange County Educational Arts Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 1,343 | #2545 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11095 of 16,910 | #31953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.4 vs 40.0).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.1).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy is the larger school with 643 students compared with 288.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nova Academy Early College High better than Orange County Educational Arts Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nova Academy Early College High and Orange County Educational Arts Academy?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nova Academy Early College High: 288. Orange County Educational Arts Academy: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nova Academy Early College High and Orange County Educational Arts Academy rank in California?
Nova Academy Early College High is 595th of 1,343 and Orange County Educational Arts Academy is 2545th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).