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Nova Academy Early College High

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

Nova Academy Early College High

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

About Nova Academy Early College High

The Nova Academy Early College High School is a top public charter school in Santa Ana, California, that serves about 440 students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in its district and is known as one of the best because it uses a collegiate immersion model and has a student-teacher ratio of about 24:1. The campus is a lively place where 99% of students are minorities and 89% of students are from low-income families. Academically, Nova Academy Early College High School is one of the best schools for early college access, with 58% of students taking Advanced Placement classes. The performance data shows that 62% of students are good at reading and 15% are good at math. The school helps students reach their college goals by giving them access to the SAT and ACT tests. The school offers a high-quality environment thanks to an investment of about $14,215 per student. In the end, it is still a top school that is committed to helping students grow academically and get ready for college, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Nova Academy Early College High Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(714) 569-0948

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 62% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
288
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5346 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nova Academy Early College High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.35%
Asian 1.39%
Hispanic 94.44%
Black 0.35%
Two+ Races 2.43%
Native Am. 0.35%
White
0.35%
Asian
1.39%
Hispanic
94.44%
Black
0.35%
Two+ Races
2.43%
Native Am.
0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 288
48.96%
141 Female
50.35%
145 Male

Student Population

288 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

144 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Through its partnership with Santa Ana College, NOVA Academy Early College High lets students earn up to two years of college credit for free. This is just one way the school keeps making its unique educational model better. The school recently reached a big milestone: its graduating class won more than $1 million in scholarships. This shows how dedicated they are to making college accessible to everyone. The campus has also added a new, high-tech digital learning lab that is meant to help with group projects and advanced research in a professional, college-like setting.

FAQ

Q1. Does Nova Academy Early College High encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, men to ring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at Nova Academy Early College High?

Ans. Nova Academy Early College High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Nova Academy Early College High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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