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#1488 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Paul High School

High School

9635 GREENLEAF AVE, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Private

Enrollment

434

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,488 of 1,787

In Santa Fe Springs

#3 of 3

public schools

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St Paul High School

5.1/10

High School in Santa Fe Springs · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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4.9/10

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About St Paul High School

St Paul High School is a private high school in Santa Fe Springs, CA. St Paul High School serves approximately 434 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.4 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

St Paul High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Paul High School compares to the 5 public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
This School
vs
21.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
434
This School
vs
744
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 74.4% vs 0%
White 6.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Black 2.8% vs 0%
St Paul High School Santa Fe Springs Public Avg

All Schools in Santa Fe Springs

School Rating
St Paul High School (this school) 5.1
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary 7.8
Jersey Avenue Elementary 7.1
Lake Center Middle 8.6
Lakeview Elementary 6.7
Santa Fe High 7.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 41%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 434
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 74.4%
Two or More 8.8%
White 6.5%
Asian 3.5%
Black 2.8%
Native American 2.3%
Pacific Islander 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9635 GREENLEAF AVE, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Frontier High (Continuation) (rated 6.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Whittier), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) (rated 4.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Whittier), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Santa Fe Springs, see our Santa Fe Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Richard L. Graves Middle Whittier 0.6 mi 6.8
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Whittier 0.5 mi 4.9
Frontier High (Continuation) Whittier 0.5 mi 6.0
Lake Marie Elementary Whittier 0.6 mi 6.7
Evergreen Elementary Whittier 1.1 mi 6.3
Laurel Elementary Whittier 1.1 mi 6.1
Keystone Academy Santa Fe Springs 1.3 mi
Carmela Elementary Whittier 1.4 mi 5.6
Aeolian Elementary Whittier 1.3 mi 6.1
Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier 1.3 mi 5.7
Mulberry Elementary Whittier 1.4 mi 6.2
Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos 1.5 mi 8.0
HANGUI YU INC DBA Whittier 1.7 mi 5.6
St. Gregory the Great Whittier 1.7 mi
ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL Whittier 1.7 mi 3.8
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier 1.6 mi 6.0
B'nai Ha Aliyah - Children of Ascent Academy Whittier 1.8 mi
Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier 1.9 mi 6.9
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Santa Fe Springs 1.6 mi 7.8
Loma Vista Elementary Whittier 1.9 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90670 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,830

Median Home Value

$624,000

Median Rent

$1,908/mo

Population

18,255

College Educated

23.4%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

39.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul High School

What grades does St Paul High School serve?

St Paul High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Paul High School?

St Paul High School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul High School rank in CA?

St Paul High School ranks #1,488 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Paul High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul High School a private school?

Yes, St Paul High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Paul High School a religious school?

St Paul High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
434
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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