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1901 North Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706-2205
Summary
Samueli Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
58.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 369/1,734 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 912/1,735 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 842 |
| Low-Income Students | 626 (74.3%) |
| English Learners | 113 (13.4%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.0 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 7.6 points over the full period.
•Math +7.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.3% to 60.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 13.0-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.7% to 37.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 912 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point math income gap is wider than the 8.4-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 66 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Samueli Academy compare within the district?
Samueli Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–12 schools in Orange County Department of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Samueli Academy rank in California?
Samueli Academy ranks No. 369 of 1,734 in reading and No. 912 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Samueli Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.9% meet the reading standard and 23.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Samueli Academy compare with other schools in Santa Ana?
Samueli Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–12 schools in Santa Ana with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa AnaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Samueli AcademyThis school | 28.9% | 58.5% |
| OCSA | 70.1% | 84.6% |
| Saddleback High | 19.2% | 43.1% |
