Samueli Academy vs Santiago High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samueli Academy
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 7–12
842 students
Santiago High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,664 students
| Measure | Samueli Academy Santa Ana, California | Santiago High Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 1,343 | #648 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10755 of 16,910 | #11677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 842 | 1,664 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 1,664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Santa Ana | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samueli Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 37.2).
- •Samueli Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Santiago High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Samueli Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 92.1%).
- •Santiago High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.6).
- •Santiago High is the larger school with 1,664 students compared with 842.
- •Samueli Academy is a charter school while Santiago 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 Samueli Academy better than Santiago High?
On the Success Index (US), Samueli Academy ranks higher (40.9 vs 37.2 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 Samueli Academy and Santiago High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samueli Academy: 842. Santiago High: 1,664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samueli Academy and Santiago High rank in California?
Samueli Academy is 562nd of 1,343 and Santiago High is 648th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).