Santa Susana High School serves 1,076 students in grades 9-12.
Santa Susana High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Susana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Santa Susana High School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Susana High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Santa Susana High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Susana High School's ranking?
Santa Susana High School is ranked #633 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Susana High School often compared to?
Santa Susana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Susana High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Susana High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Susana High School?
1,076 students attend Santa Susana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Santa Susana High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Susana High School?
Santa Susana High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Susana High School offer ?
Santa Susana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Susana High School part of?
Santa Susana High School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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