Top Rankings
Santee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,141 students in Santee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santee School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,141 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Santee School District, which is ranked #397 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#390 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
264 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,826 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
55%
# Black Students
87 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,245 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
53%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
692 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
773
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
642
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
681
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
659
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
648
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
707
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
714
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
695
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
622
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,404
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,152
$19,787
Best Santee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 Settle Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5400
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Santee Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Seco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Grades: K-8
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Carlton Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9353 Wethersfield Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Grades: K-8
| 851 students
Rank: #55.
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8120 Arlette St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4800
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4800
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Carlton Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Pride Academy At Prospect Avenue
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9303 Prospect Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5200
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5200
Grades: K-8
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
Hill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9665 Jeremy St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Grades: K-8
| 663 students
Rank: #99.
Santee Success Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10280 N. Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #1010.
Cajon Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Grades: K-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1111.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santee School District?
Santee School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,141 students.
What is the rank of Santee School District?
Santee School District is ranked #397 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santee School District?
53% of Santee School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santee School District?
Santee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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