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Samueli Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 7–12
Santa Ana, California · Samueli Academy District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students842
Student:Teacher21.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch74%
Title INo
Samueli Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
842
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
74%+9.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Samueli Academy is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Santa Ana, California. The school enrolls 842 students. It is part of the Samueli Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictSamueli Academy District
County6059
CitySanta Ana
ZIP92706
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060205113076

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment842
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino86.3%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
86.3%
Black
4.3%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
0.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %74%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)