Very Good
#2327 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Santee Education Complex
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1921 South Maple Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santee Education Complex score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santee Education Complex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$53,781
Median home value
$575,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frida Kahlo HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Early College Academy-la Trade Tech CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Orthopaedic HospitalEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #252 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santee Education Complex is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santee Education Complex
Santee Education Complex is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,680 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,327 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santee Education Complex
What grades does Santee Education Complex serve?
Santee Education Complex serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santee Education Complex?
Santee Education Complex has an enrollment of approximately 1,680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santee Education Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Santee Education Complex is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santee Education Complex rank in CA?
Santee Education Complex ranks #2,327 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santee Education Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
Santee Education Complex 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 Santee Education Complex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santee Education Complex has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santee Education Complex a charter school?
No, Santee Education Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santee Education Complex a Title I school?
No, Santee Education Complex is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santee Education Complex?
89.1% of students at Santee Education Complex 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
- 1,680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (213) 763-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90011)
- 102,784
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 31
Official sources & links
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 90011; 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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