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 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,297 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 46% 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
10,378 Schools
# Students
6,297 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Santee School District, which is ranked #400 of all 1,939 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
261 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,842 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
56%
# Black Students
102 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,384 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
54%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
682 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
745
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
690
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
693
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
666
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
734
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
733
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
704
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
651
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
681
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,727 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,022
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,727
$18,236
Best Santee School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Canyon Elementary 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
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Santee Alternative
Alternative 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
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Seco Elementary 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
| 932 students
Rank: #44.
Carlton Oaks Elementary 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
| 821 students
Rank: #55.
Chet F. Harritt Elementary 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
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Carlton Hills Elementary 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
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Pride At Prospect Avenue
(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
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Hill Creek Elementary 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
| 682 students
Rank: #99.
Santee Success Program
Alternative 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
| 3 students
Rank: #1010.
Cajon Park Elementary 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
| 883 students
Rank: #1111.
Pepper Drive Elementary 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
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santee School District?
Santee School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,297 students.
What is the rank of Santee School District?
Santee School District is ranked #400 out of 1,939 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?
54% of Santee School District students are White, 29% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,727 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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