Nova Academy Early College High

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

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:
977^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.5%

Asian:

2.9%

American Indian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nova Academy Early College High ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.71. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nova Academy Early College High:

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

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Nova Academy Early College High District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nova Academy Early College High District 618^th 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
2019	71.32	510^th	2133	76.1%
2021	42.02	735^th	1290	43.0%
2022	67.63	570^th	2123	73.2%
2023	55.99	735^th	2348	68.7%
2024	45.71	977^th	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
2019	25.57	899^th	941	4.5%
2021	46.82	199^th	467	57.4%
2022	59.83	206^th	1044	80.3%
2024	19.36	1288^th	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
2019	82.03	252^nd	1937	87.0%
2021	51.90	520^th	1126	53.8%
2022	78.49	306^th	1943	84.3%
2023	63.10	567^th	2247	74.8%
2024	49.10	878^th	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
2019	66.41	530^th	1833	71.1%
2021	38.50	650^th	1054	38.3%
2022	62.87	562^nd	1858	69.8%
2023	47.05	896^th	2118	57.7%
2024	49.04	846^th	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	393^rd	1117	64.8%
2021	77.71	72^nd	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
2019	69.27	496^th	1880	73.6%
2021	40.41	651^st	1122	42.0%
2022	66.96	531^st	1916	72.3%
2023	62.30	567^th	2207	74.3%
2024	41.74	1012^th	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
2019	81.41	246^th	1814	86.4%
2022	78.65	289^th	1861	84.5%
2023	62.32	555^th	2142	74.1%
2024	53.69	740^th	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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nova Academy Early College High

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 510^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 735^th 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)	65.4	61.5	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nova Academy Early College High)	33	15.4	17.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Nova Academy Early College High)	27.2	28.1	1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	308	28.4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	406	291	28.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.3%	90.3%	7.9%

Schools Near Nova Academy Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Nova Academy Early College High	Public, Charter	9-12	500 West Santa Ana Blvd.	Santa Ana	92701	Orange County	Nova Academy Early College High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 569-0948	308	16	19.4	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	291 (94.5%)	9 (2.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45.7	977^th of 2323 public high schools	57.9%		56	735^th of 2348 public high schools	68.7%	242				20.4	20.4			59.7	59.7			7.8	7.8
Santa Ana High	Public	9-12	520 West Walnut	Santa Ana	92701	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 567-4900	3,135	135	23.1	71.5%	9 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3,102 (98.9%)	8 (0.3%)	7 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	30.4	1410^th of 2323 public high schools	39.3%		24.8	1569^th of 2348 public high schools	33.2%	159			13.9	0.0	13.5			42.9	42.9			10.7	10.7	$8,161
Ocsa	Public, Charter	7-12	1010 North Main St.	Santa Ana	92701	Orange County	OCSA District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 560-9000	2,252	133	16.9	12.4%	596 (26.5%)	23 (1.0%)	481 (21.4%)	758 (33.7%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	360 (16.0%)	97.5	42^nd of 2323 public high schools	98.2%		97.7	39^th of 2348 public high schools	98.3%	3	60.5	70.4			65.8	85.7	76.7	87.9	83.7	83.4	75.9	65.8	73.8
REACH Academy	Public	6-12	1325 East 4th St.	Santa Ana	92701	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 431-1800	226	11	21.2	78.8%	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	218 (96.5%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	2309^th of 2323 public high schools	0.6%		5.9	2305^th of 2348 public high schools	1.8%	4	0.0				0.0		0.0		0.0		0.0		0.0	$51,115
Middle College High	Public	9-12	1530 West 17th St.	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 953-3900	381	18	21.7	72.4%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	353 (92.7%)	22 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	96.4	58^th of 2323 public high schools	97.5%		95.3	81^st of 2348 public high schools	96.6%	23			78.5		78.5			94.6	94.6			55.9	55.9	$8,434
Lorin Griset Academy	Public	9-12	1915 West McFadden	Santa Ana	92704	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 648-2900	268	18	14.9	75.4%	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	261 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	7.8	2186^th of 2323 public high schools	5.9%		10	2063^rd of 2348 public high schools	12.1%	123			0.0	0.0	0.0			10.2	10.2			0.0	0.0	$10,109
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.	Public, Charter	9-12	1450 17th St.	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Ednovate - Legacy College Prep. District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 988-2775	373	15	24.9	70.0%	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	363 (97.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	49.4	875^th of 2323 public high schools	62.3%		48	913^th of 2348 public high schools	61.1%	38				21.9	21.9			56.5	56.5			16.5	16.5
Century High	Public	9-12	1401 South Grand Ave.	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Santa Ana Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 568-7000	1,708	97	17.5	70.1%	8 (0.5%)	6 (0.4%)	1,647 (96.4%)	33 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.4%)	17.6	1743^rd of 2323 public high schools	25.0%		19.4	1715^th of 2348 public high schools	27.0%	28			8.9	3.0	8.3			24.1	24.1			8.8	8.8	$9,415
College and Career Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1669 East Wilshire Ave. Ste. 6	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Orange County Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 796-8795	156	7	22.2	91.7%	16 (10.3%)	3 (1.9%)	126 (80.8%)	5 (3.2%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	19.2	1695^th of 2323 public high schools	27.0%		21.5	1655^th of 2348 public high schools	29.5%	40				7.1	7.1
Samueli Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1901 North Fairview St.	Santa Ana	92706	Orange County	Samueli Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 619-0245	803	40	20.0	75.0%	41 (5.1%)	11 (1.4%)	661 (82.3%)	56 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.4%)	49.2	885^th of 2323 public high schools	61.9%		56.6	719^th of 2348 public high schools	69.4%	166	35.5		25.8		31.0	36.6	56.1	57.5	50.3	13.9	33.1	17.2	21.3

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

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

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

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