Serving 406 students in grades 9-12, NOVA Academy Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BasketballDance
Soccer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Since 2005, NOVA Academy Early College High School has provided a rigorous yet nurturing learning environment, giving students the unique opportunity to earn college credits while completing high school. A tuition-free charter school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), NOVA Academy instills a culture of college readiness while sustaining a 99% graduation rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of NOVA Academy Early College High School?
The graduation rate of NOVA Academy Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend NOVA Academy Early College High School?
406 students attend NOVA Academy Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of NOVA Academy Early College High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of NOVA Academy Early College High School?
NOVA Academy Early College High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does NOVA Academy Early College High School offer ?
NOVA Academy Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is NOVA Academy Early College High School part of?
NOVA Academy Early College High School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
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