REACH Academy

36 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

REACH Academy, located on West Santa Ana Boulevard in Santa Ana, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a "dependent charter" school, it functions with a unique focus on providing a structured, supportive environment for students who may require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The academy is designed to help students recover credits, improve academic performance, and work toward graduation through a personalized and flexible approach to learning.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention to meet the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of their student body. By focusing on smaller class sizes and targeted instruction, REACH Academy aims to empower students to overcome educational barriers, regain confidence, and successfully transition to post-secondary education or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource for the Santa Ana community, catering to students who benefit from a more focused, goal-oriented path to earning their high school diploma.

Total Students

7.3

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for REACH Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	36

Hispanic
36 (100.0%)

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)431-1800
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 8 2

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 2