What is a Charter School?

A charter school is a public school that offers instruction from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Unlike traditional public schools, charter schools are independently operated and based on a charter—a performance contract approved by a local school district, county board of education, or the State Board of Education.

Is El Sol Academy a Private School?

No. El Sol Academy is a public charter school, not a private institution. It is tuition-free and open to all students, as long as space is available.

Does El Sol Academy have religious affiliations?

No. El Sol Academy is a non-religious public charter school. We welcome students of all races, ethnicities, national origins, and religious backgrounds. All students have equal access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities available at El Sol.

Is El Sol Academy a year-round school?

No. El Sol Academy follows a traditional academic calendar based on trimesters. It is not a year-round school.

What are the class sizes?

The average faculty-to-student ratio at El Sol Academy is approximately 1:28.

Does my child need to live within Santa Ana?

No. Students do not need to live in Santa Ana to attend El Sol Academy. We accept students from any location, depending on space availability. While most of our students live in Santa Ana, we also serve families from throughout Orange County, as well as Riverside and Los Angeles Counties.

What is the lottery-based admission process?

El Sol Academy receives more applications than available spots. We use a blind lottery system to ensure a fair and random selection process. Students not selected in the lottery are placed on a waiting list and may be admitted as openings arise.

Is there a cost for enrollment or admission?

No. Enrollment and admission to El Sol Science and Arts Academy are completely free of charge.

I have other questions that are not answered here. What should I do?

If you have additional questions, feel free to call us at (714) 543-0023 or email info@elsolacademy.org to schedule an appointment.