Samueli Academy

About Samueli Academy

Samueli Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Orange County, California. The school focuses on project-based learning, emphasizing collaboration and problem-solving skills to prepare students for college and career success. The school was founded by Dr. Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan Samueli, in 2015. The school’s mission is to provide a quality education to all students, regardless of their background or economic status.
Samueli Academy offers a rigorous curriculum in math, science, and technology, as well as humanities and the arts. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including robotics, music, and debate. The school also offers a variety of clubs and activities, such as the Student Council, the National Honor Society, and the Robotics Club.
Samueli Academy has a diverse student body, with students from all walks of life. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as tutoring, counseling, and mentoring, to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed. The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities, such as field trips and community service projects.
Samueli Academy is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, and is committed to helping them reach their full potential. The school is a leader in innovative and project-based learning, and is dedicated to helping students become successful citizens and leaders in their communities.

Address:	1901 N. Fairview St. Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone:	(714) 619-0245
Site:	samueliacademy.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	675 students

Overview Samueli Academy

Samueli Academy serves 675 students in grades 7-12.
Samueli Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Samueli Academy

Samueli Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Samueli Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.