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First Day of School at Santa Ana Unified Begins with a Pledge

“I Pledge” back-to-school community-wide campaign kicks off

(July 26, 2017) SANTA ANA – On the first day of school this year, every student in the seventh largest district in the state of California will take a solid pledge to stay in school until graduation day.

Monday, August 14, 2017, Santa Ana Unified District (SAUSD) will roll out an exciting new district-wide initiative that encourages every student to place a decided focus on the future. The community-wide campaign called “I Pledge” places emphasis on the year that students will graduate in order to send a powerful message to students and their families that Santa Ana Unified is committed to seeing them cross the stage to receive their diplomas. Continue reading→

Saddleback High School 2016 graduates

Santa Ana Unified School District Celebrates 11.5% Gain In Graduation Rates, Surpassing Both State And Orange County Averages

The District is using unique methods – including online learning, evening school and more intervention services – to help students recoup lost credits

(May 10, 2017) – As the school year winds down, and students are working hard to finish their final projects and exams, the Santa Ana Unified School District is celebrating a significant increase of 11.5% in graduation rates over the last seven years.

The District, which serves approximately 53,000 students in grades K-12, has a 91.6% graduation rate, surpassing the state average of 83.2% and the county average of 90.8%. Continue reading→