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#2395 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Santa Susana High

High School · Simi Valley Unified · Simi Valley, CA

A Simi Valley Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3570 East Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93063

  • Math 39% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation41.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$15,369
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Santa Susana High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Santa Susana High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,059/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simi Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$124,030

Median home value

$746,000

Median rent

$2,385/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
41.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Apollo HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.7 mi110Compare →
Infusion,multi-behavioral,general Arts SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.5 mi10Compare →
St. Anne's AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.5 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Simi Valley Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#1 of 27
District spending per student
$15,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Santa Susana High is listed in Simi Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Santa Susana High

Santa Susana High is a public high school in Simi Valley, CA, part of Simi Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,002 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,395 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Santa Susana High

What grades does Santa Susana High serve?

Santa Susana High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Santa Susana High?

Santa Susana High has an enrollment of approximately 1,002 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Susana High?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Susana High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Susana High rank in CA?

Santa Susana High ranks #2,395 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Santa Susana High's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Susana High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Santa Susana High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Susana High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Santa Susana High a charter school?

No, Santa Susana High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Santa Susana High a Title I school?

No, Santa Susana High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Susana High?

31.9% of students at Santa Susana High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,002
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 93063)
56,110
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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