Santee Education Complex
Santee Education Complex serves 1,857 students in grades 9-12.
Santee Education Complex placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Santee Education Complex places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Santee Education Complex's student population of 1,857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,857 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Santee Education Complex is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Santee Education Complex is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4993 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 12% |
Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
Black | 6% | 5% |
White | 1% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Santee Education Complex is Frida Kahlo High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is City Of Angels (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is San Pedro Street Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Frida Kahlo High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 150 students10
0.1 miles
1924 S. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 763-1090 0.1 9-12 150 - Los Angeles San Pedro Street Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 738 students10
0.3 miles
1635 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9538 0.3 K-5 738 - Los Angeles City Of Angels Alternative School
Math: 7% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,711 student10
0.4 miles
221 S. E.man Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 415-8350 0.4 K-12 1,711 - Los Angeles Central High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 503 students10
0.5 miles
716 E. 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901 0.5 9-12 503 - Los Angeles Early College Academy-la Trade Technical College Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 187 students10
0.5 miles
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685 0.5 9-12 187
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