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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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Samueli Academy is a highly rated, public, charter school located in SANTA ANA, CA. It has 806 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
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About Samueli Academy...
- Charter School
- High School
- California
- Santa Ana
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
65%
Percent Proficient - Math
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37%
Average Graduation Rate
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95%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1120
99
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
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University of California - San Diego
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Living in the Area
Edna Park
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$109,152
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,316
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$623,009
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
25 responses
Making T-Shirts For the Duck's Hockey Team
24%
Townhall's and rallies
24%
Advisory
16%
Annual End of School BBQ
12%
Pep rallies
8%
Spirit Week
8%
Field trips and Sports Banquets
4%
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Students
Diversity
gradeB
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
806
Free or Reduced Lunch
55%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
22:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
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Teachers in First/Second Year
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100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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Expenses Per Student
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National
$12,239
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of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses
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Samueli Academy Reviews
Rating 4.21 out of 5 81 reviews
Rating 2 out of 5
Samueli Academy had the potential to be a great school, unfortunately, after COVID-19, the school culture went to hell. There is a huge bullying problem and every student feels disconnected from the school. No one *wants* to be there and everyone complains about how much they hate it. It isn't a terrible school, it's just not what anyone thought they signed up for. We signed up for a school that promotes creative learning, acceptance, self-regulation, and a warm environment. In the end, all we really ended up with was just another mediocre public school that has no trust between its staff and students. Teacher's personal politics have also become an issue, which cause more distrust between the staff and students. I went to several teachers about my bullying experience and everyone just brushed it off. One teacher, who eventually left the school, laughed at me. I loved Samueli, I love what it could have been, but I have no interest in becoming involved with this school after I graduate.
- Senior
- 11 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
The curriculum is fantastic and the administration is supportive. They offer a great selection of classes and expose us to real-world situations that are not normally experienced until we are out of high school. We are encouraged to do internships. The school has relationships with established companies that mentor the students. What I would like to see change is that they allow the students to carry phones again.
- Senior
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall it has been a very inspiring and effective environment. It is an environment where student have multiple resources and opportunities and the school emphasizes connection and agency.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
