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Saddleback High

2801 South Flower, Santa Ana, CA, 92707

About Saddleback High

Saddleback High is a well-known public high school in Santa Ana, California, that teaches about 1,500 students in grades 9 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 21:1 and is known as one of the best schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. The campus is home to a lively community, with 99% of students being from minority groups and 76% being economically disadvantaged. Saddleback High is one of the best schools for preparing for college, with an Advanced Placement participation rate of 52%. Performance data shows that 31% of students are good at reading and 9% are good at math. The school also helps its students reach their college goals by making it easier for them to take the SAT and ACT tests. With an investment of about $17,465 per student, the school offers a strong environment through its specialized academic programs. The school is known as one of the best because it is committed to helping students grow academically and as leaders in their communities, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Saddleback High Contact Information

Address

2801 South Flower, Santa Ana, CA, 92707

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Phone

(714) 513-2900

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Website

sausd.us

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 31% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1499
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5988 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Saddleback 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:28 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 0.8%
Asian 1.93%
Hispanic 96.2%
Black 0.47%
Two+ Races 0.2%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
0.8%
Asian
1.93%
Hispanic
96.2%
Black
0.47%
Two+ Races
0.2%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1499
47.77%
716 Female
52.1%
781 Male

Student Population

1499 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The campus of Saddleback High is changing a lot. A new, state-of-the-art sports complex has just been finished, and the school's instructional buildings are still being renovated to make them more modern and tech-savvy. It is now an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and it has added new global certificate programs that focus on bilingualism and advanced research to its list of diplomas. The school's engineering and robotics academy also recently got a local grant to improve its maker space with better 3D printing and coding tools for team projects that will be judged.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does Saddleback High offer?

Ans. Saddleback High has core academic classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, electives, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q2. What kinds of classes does Saddleback High offer?

Ans. The school has core academics, electives, college prep classes, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q3. Is there a dress code at the school?

Ans. Yes, students are expected to wear clothes that are modest and professional for a performing arts setting.

Q4. What is the school's main goal when it comes to education?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on getting students back on track academically, learning in a way that works for them, and getting them ready for college.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work to gether.

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

WR

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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