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Santa Ana High School

Santa Ana High School

520 West Walnut Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
EST. 1889

Motto: Once a Saint, Always a Saint!

Colors: Red, White, Columbian Blue | Mascot: Saints (Sammy & Sally)

Vision Statement

At Santa Ana High School, our vision is to empower our students to be critical thinkers and confident communicators who are college and career-ready.

Mission Statement

At Santa Ana High School, our mission is to build personal connections with our students while providing opportunities and a rigorous academic environment so they recognize their capacity to contribute to their community while creating a plan for success in high school and beyond.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Critical Thinkers

  • Think open-mindedly
  • Come to well-reasoned conclusions
  • Examine implications and practical consequences
  • Analyze the elements and facts of a specific situation or problem
  • Demonstrate the ability to research, analyze, and reason from evidence to reach an effective conclusion or outcome

Communicators

  • Demonstrate respect and acceptance for individual differences, cultures, and beliefs
  • Demonstrate both social and academic integrity in all aspects of being a Saint
  • Establish competence in oral, written, and visual communication
  • Articulate learning and ideas by using a variety of media to meet varying demands of audience, task, and purpose

College and Career Ready

  • Students in CTE pathways demonstrate progress and completion of pathways
  • Students complete A-G and graduation requirements
  • Students understand the purpose of assessments and academic outcomes to ensure their best effort in everything they do

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs)

Communication

  • Use clear, correct English in writing and speaking.
  • Read and understand fiction, non-fiction, and technical texts.
  • Communicate effectively in groups or independently.
  • Write clear, logical, well-supported essays and reports.
  • Express ideas through music, dance, visual arts, and athletics.

Problem Solving

  • Think critically, creatively, and logically.
  • Collaborate in class projects, presentations, and group work.
  • Connect academic learning to real-world applications.
  • Resolve conflicts appropriately and respectfully.

Personal Responsibility

  • Take ownership of academic progress.
  • Work cooperatively and take leadership roles.
  • Show strong work ethic: attendance, punctuality, integrity.
  • Create a future plan with goals and action steps.

The Arts at Santa Ana High School

Santa Ana High School has a proud tradition of academic excellence and artistic innovation, nurturing generations of creative thinkers and performers. Through the dedication and passion of our teachers, students are encouraged to explore and define their own artistic paths — paths that have led many graduates to fulfilling and distinguished careers in the arts.

Our thriving partnerships with universities and colleges open doors to unique opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development. Within our classrooms, studios, and stages, students learn to build lasting connections and express their voices with confidence and purpose.

At Santa Ana High School, the arts are more than a program — they are part of our identity. We invite you to become part of the Saint family and let us help nurture your artistic talents, your dreams, and your future.

Alma Mater

All hail Santa Ana. Thy colors red & white.
Stand as a symbol of thy will to fight.
All hail Santa Ana, to thee we'll e’er be true.
In trial and in victory all hail! All hail to you!

Once a Saint, Always a Saint.