Nova Academy Early College High vs Santa Ana High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 398 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
Santa Ana High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,505 students
| Measure | Nova Academy Early College High Santa Ana, California | Santa Ana High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 1,343 | #1267 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11095 of 16,910 | #16212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 288 | 2,505 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 2,505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Academy Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 14.0).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 90.6%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.9).
- •Santa Ana High is the larger school with 2,505 students compared with 288.
- •Nova Academy Early College High is a charter school while Santa Ana High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Santa Ana High?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Academy Early College High ranks higher (39.4 vs 14.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nova Academy Early College High and Santa Ana High?
About 398 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nova Academy Early College High: 288. Santa Ana High: 2,505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nova Academy Early College High and Santa Ana High rank in California?
Nova Academy Early College High is 595th of 1,343 and Santa Ana High is 1267th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).