Lorin Griset Academy

1915 West McFadden
Santa Ana, CA 92704

283 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lorin Griset Academy, located in Santa Ana, California, serves as an alternative education campus within the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic structure intended to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and achieve their high school diplomas. By providing smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, the academy aims to re-engage students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the academy focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth and college and career readiness. The staff works closely with students to address individual barriers to success, ensuring that each learner has access to the resources and guidance necessary for post-secondary transitions. Ultimately, Lorin Griset Academy serves as a vital bridge for students, offering them a second chance to succeed in an inclusive and focused educational community.

283

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lorin Griset Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	279
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
279 (98.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
White
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)648-2900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 173