For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,148 students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Coast Metro are Segerstrom High School and Saddleback High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Segerstrom High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,499 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA include Segerstrom High School and Saddleback High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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