Santa Ana Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 37,998 students in Santa Ana Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Ana Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Santa Ana Unified School District, which is ranked #1453 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
# American Indian Students
109 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
799 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
36,430 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
56%
# Black Students
89 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
300 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
199 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,158
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,323
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,505
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,526
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,587
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,716
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,896
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,855
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,947
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,982
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,299
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,341
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,863
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,528 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,878 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Santa Ana Unified School District?
Santa Ana Unified School District manages 52 public schools serving 37,998 students.
What is the rank of Santa Ana Unified School District?
Santa Ana Unified School District is ranked #1453 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana Unified School District?
96% of Santa Ana Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Ana Unified School District?
Santa Ana Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Ana Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,878 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 52 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 37,998 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
