Schools in Santa Ana
Santa Ana is served by Santa Ana Unified School District, California's 12th-largest district, with a genuinely modest average academic performance profile this record discloses plainly.
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Learn moreSanta Ana Unified: a real, large district
Santa Ana Unified School District enrolls approximately 44,102 students, making it the 12th-largest school district in California.
A genuinely modest performance profile, disclosed honestly
The district's average SchoolGrade ran C-, with 34% actual proficiency against a 35% projected benchmark -- broadly meeting rather than exceeding expectations, a real figure stated plainly rather than oversold.
Confirm the specific zoned school for a target address
As with any large district, families should confirm the specific elementary, middle, and high school zoned to a target Santa Ana address rather than relying on district-wide averages alone -- individual school performance varies meaningfully within any district this size.
Key takeaways
- Santa Ana Unified is California's 12th-largest school district, enrolling ~44,102 students.
- District-wide academic performance runs genuinely modest (average SchoolGrade C-, 34% actual proficiency).
- Confirm the specific zoned school for a target Santa Ana address -- performance varies within the district.
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