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Samueli Academy

1901 North Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA, 92706

About Samueli Academy

Samueli Academy is a top public charter high school in Santa Ana, California, with about 775 students in grades 7 through 12. This school is the only high school in its district and is known as one of the best because it focuses on project-based learning and helping foster youth. The academy has about 24 students for every teacher and serves a wide range of students, with 94% being minorities and 75% being low-income. Samueli Academy is known as one of the best schools for getting ready for college because 35% of its students take Advanced Placement classes. The performance data shows that 59% of students are good at reading and 20% are good at math. The school helps students reach their higher education goals by setting up access to the SAT and ACT exams. The campus gets about $13,674 per student and offers a high-quality, supportive setting. Overall, the academy is still one of the best schools for helping students become more resilient and do well in school, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Samueli Academy Contact Information

Address

1901 North Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA, 92706

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Phone

(714) 619-0245

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 59%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 59% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
822
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4585 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Samueli Academy

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 3:45 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 5.11%
Asian 6.08%
Hispanic 83.82%
Black 1.09%
Two+ Races 2.92%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.11%
Asian
6.08%
Hispanic
83.82%
Black
1.09%
Two+ Races
2.92%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 822
50.24%
413 Female
48.91%
402 Male

Student Population

822 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

411 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The completion of its state-of-the-art campus expansion, which includes the opening of a new gymnasium and specialized student housing, was a major milestone for Samueli Academy. The Engineering and Design pathways at the academy are helping to improve the project-based learning model. In these pathways, students use a newly upgraded maker space with cutting-edge 3D printing and robotics technology. The school's work-based learning program has also set up a number of new internships with local businesses, giving students the chance to get professional advice and real-world work experience.

FAQ

Q1. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q2. Does the school offer counseling or therapy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling, behavioral support, and intervention services all in one place.

Q3. Does Samueli Academy have Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes and optional programs.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Samueli Academy have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

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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