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NOVA Academy
Charter High School
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Grade 9-12
500 W Santa Ana Blvd,
Santa Ana, CA
School Details
Head of School
Regina Flores-dunda
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
B+
B+
B
C-
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
63.8%
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
2.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.1%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
184:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.9%
Male
47.7%
Hispanic
94.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native American
1.3%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings
#103
Best Public HS Teachers in California
#168
Best Charter HS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine
189 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
144 Students
California State University - Fullerton
124 Students
University of California - Berkeley
101 Students
California State University - Long Beach
93 Students
University of California - Davis
88 Students
Santa Ana College
83 Students
University of San Francisco
81 Students
University of California - San Diego
79 Students
University of Southern California
78 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
42 Students
Nursing
36 Students
Psychology
35 Students
Biology
32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
21 Students
Criminology
19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
14 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
14 Students
Child Development
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/24/2024
I love the school , a great school.And they helped the streams a lot. Thank NOVA. Help me my daughter.
1/28/2024
Nova is a great school so far even though it's located in Santa Ana. Staff is great and my daughter is already taking college classes. Nova will help our kids to achieve a better future .
6/7/2023
Nova Academy is an amazing place for students and educators. As an educator, my experience has been a genuine delight. Ms. Cuevas is very kind and supportive to all of our students. Educators are appreciated and safety is the number one priority. The school is seriously welcoming and pleasant, and students grow so much with their community service hours, something that does not exist in other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2025
This school is not the greatest option for your child. As a student, I’ve heard my teachers make many complaints about the higher ups. Whether that is controlling certain school events, field trips, or fixing certain problems. They’ve also taken funding from one of their after school programs, and u...
6/9/2023
Gracias a que existen escuelas como Nova, que proveen a los papás una opción para sus hijos, las escuelas del distrito de Santa Ana se han visto obligadas a mejorar, y me da gusto ver que así sea. Nova es una escuela chica y hacemos las cosas diferente. Aquí los estudiantes de verdad se van a sentir...
6/7/2023
My experience with Nova Academy has been very positive as an educator. The students are very kind and pleasant. The administrators are very professional, specially Ms. Cuevas; and the safety is the number one priority. It is a great school with incredible potential and greatness.
6/7/2023
Having worked at other schools in similar communities as NOVA Academy, I can confidently share that my experience at NOVA has been extremely positive. I am proud to say that I adore the community we have grown to become as a school. As I reflect on the last three years, I am grateful for the work ou...
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Map
About Downtown Santa Ana
List Price Range
$283K - $485K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$390,125
% Renters
85%
Household Income
$51,338
% of College Grads
20.9%
Median Age
39
% Commercial Property
96.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
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- 3rd to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
French Park
- Picnic Area
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Angels Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Chepa's Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Birch Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Sasscer Park
- Trails
Saddleback View Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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