Nova Academy Early College High

Summary:

Nova Academy Early College High is a public charter high school located in Santa Ana, California, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 308. The school is part of the Nova Academy Early College High District, which is ranked 618 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nova Academy Early College High consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 59.74% of 11th graders and 59.74% of students in end-of-course assessments meeting or exceeding standards in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 55.73% and 47.04%, respectively. However, the school's performance in mathematics and science is below the state average, with only 7.79% of 11th graders and 7.79% of students in end-of-course assessments meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics, and 20.41% of 12th graders and 20.41% of students in end-of-course assessments meeting or exceeding standards in science, compared to the state averages. The school has a high four-year graduation rate of 98.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate of 1.5% in the same year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lorin Griset Academy and Cesar E. Chavez High, Nova Academy Early College High outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and dropout rates. However, the school's performance in mathematics and science is still below the state average, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.3% in 2022-2023, which may impact student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
       Santa Ana, CA  92701-4580


(714) 569-0948

District: Nova Academy Early College High District

SchoolDigger Rank:
977th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.5%
Asian:
2.9%
American Indian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nova Academy Early College High ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nova Academy Early College High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nova Academy Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nova Academy Early College High 977th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Nova Academy Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nova Academy Early College High District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nova Academy Early College High District 618th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nova Academy Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.32 510th 2133 76.1%
2021 42.02 735th 1290 43.0%
2022 67.63 570th 2123 73.2%
2023 55.99 735th 2348 68.7%
2024 45.71 977th 2323 57.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.57 899th 941 4.5%
2021 46.82 199th 467 57.4%
2022 59.83 206th 1044 80.3%
2024 19.36 1288th 1350 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.03 252nd 1937 87.0%
2021 51.90 520th 1126 53.8%
2022 78.49 306th 1943 84.3%
2023 63.10 567th 2247 74.8%
2024 49.10 878th 2235 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.41 530th 1833 71.1%
2021 38.50 650th 1054 38.3%
2022 62.87 562nd 1858 69.8%
2023 47.05 896th 2118 57.7%
2024 49.04 846th 2098 59.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.52 393rd 1117 64.8%
2021 77.71 72nd 555 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.27 496th 1880 73.6%
2021 40.41 651st 1122 42.0%
2022 66.96 531st 1916 72.3%
2023 62.30 567th 2207 74.3%
2024 41.74 1012th 2172 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nova Academy Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.41 246th 1814 86.4%
2022 78.65 289th 1861 84.5%
2023 62.32 555th 2142 74.1%
2024 53.69 740th 2125 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nova Academy Early College High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 12 0 7 406 5 0 0 0 430
2020 8 3 6 383 4 0 2 0 406
2021 7 3 7 347 1 0 3 2 370
2022 4 1 9 305 1 0 3 1 324
2023 0 2 9 291 4 0 1 1 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nova Academy Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 430 18.1 23.7 82.3
2020 406 n/a n/a 83.5
2021 370 17.0 21.7 86.8
2022 324 18.0 18.0 84.6
2023 308 15.8 19.4 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nova Academy Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 430 18.1 23.7 82.3
2020 406 n/a n/a 83.5
2021 370 17.0 21.7 86.8
2022 324 18.0 18.0 84.6
2023 308 15.8 19.4 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nova Academy Early College High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 510th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 735th of 2348 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nova Academy Early College High)65.461.5
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nova Academy Early College High)3315.4
 17.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Nova Academy Early College High)27.228.1
 1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430308
 28.4%
African American02
American Indian54
 20%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic406291
 28.3%
Pacific Islander00
White120
 100%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%90.3%
 7.9%


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Nova Academy Early College High ranks 977th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Nova Academy Early College High are 94% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Nova Academy Early College High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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