Best High Schools in Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA

Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA has 2 high schools with 3,833 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Thornton Park score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thornton Park meet expectations.

1. Hector G. Godinez

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students

2. Orange High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA

Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA has 2 middle schools with 1,890 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Thornton Park score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thornton Park N/A.

1. Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1293 Students

2. Portola Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orange Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA

Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA has 4 elementary schools with 2,497 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Thornton Park score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thornton Park underperform expectations.

1. Jim Thorpe Fundamental

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students

2. Mcfadden Institute Of Technology

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1063 Students

3. Jefferson Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 609 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA has a total population of 4,910 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 65%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA

8,220

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

11.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,193 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Thornton Park, Santa Ana, CA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Henninger Park, Santa Ana, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Windsor Village, Santa Ana, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations