Santiago High School serves 1,989 students in grades 9-12.
Santiago High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiago High School's student population of 1,989 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santiago High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Santiago High School is 0.30, which is less 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
#1756 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Santiago High School's ranking?
Santiago High School is ranked #1756 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santiago High School?
The graduation rate of Santiago High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santiago High School?
1,989 students attend Santiago High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Santiago High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiago High School?
Santiago High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santiago High School offer ?
Santiago High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santiago High School part of?
Santiago High School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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