At a glance
Reported students
1,621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,582
Santana High: 1,621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
23.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,746
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Santana High
Santana High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Santee. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Grossmont Union High. NCES reports 1,621 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.6%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Santana High
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.5%
- Hispanic32.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grossmont Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,624 reported students
Monte Vista High
High · Grades 09–12
1,543 reported students
El Cajon Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,701 reported students
Mount Miguel High
High · Grades 09–12
1,539 reported students
Valhalla High
High · Grades 09–12
1,728 reported students
El Capitan High
High · Grades 09–12
1,810 reported students
Public schools near Santana High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Charter High · Charter · River Valley Charter District | 07–12 | 231 | 1.8 mi |
| West Hills High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 1,624 | 2.8 mi |
| Chaparral High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 45 | 2.8 mi |
| MERIT Academy High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 68 | 2.8 mi |
| IDEA Center High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 127 | 2.8 mi |
| El Capitan High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 1,810 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santana High
What grades does Santana High serve?
Santana High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Grossmont Union High.
How many students attend Santana High?
Santana High reported 1,621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,746 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santana High?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 1,621 students and 68.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Santana High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santana High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grossmont Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Santana High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santana High in?
Santana High is part of Grossmont Union High, based in El Cajon, CA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santana High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River Valley Charter (1.8 mi), West Hills High (2.8 mi), Chaparral High (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.