Summary:
The Nova Academy Early College High District consists of a single charter high school, Nova Academy Early College High, serving grades 9-12 in Santa Ana, which uniquely integrates college-level coursework for its 288 students.
This school presents a complex picture, with a very high graduation rate of 96.2% that stands in stark contrast to its low standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics where only 2% of students are proficient. While the school excels at guiding students to graduation, its academic rankings have declined significantly over recent years, and chronic absenteeism is above the state average. However, it invests heavily in its students, with per-pupil spending far exceeding the California average.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Nova Academy Early College High successfully supports students through to graduation with a specialized early college model, but families should be aware of major challenges in core academic proficiency, especially in math, which may impact college readiness despite the school's stated focus.
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