Serving 1,499 students in grades 7-12, Saddleback High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Saddleback High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddleback High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Saddleback High School is ranked #5496 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saddleback High School?
The graduation rate of Saddleback High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saddleback High School?
1,499 students attend Saddleback High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Saddleback High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddleback High School?
Saddleback High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Saddleback High School offer ?
Saddleback High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Saddleback High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Saddleback High School located?
Saddleback High School is located in the South Coast Metro neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Coast Metro.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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