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Santa Fe High

Whittier Union High · Los Angeles County · 10400 South Orr and Day Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-4161

(562) 698-8121

8/10
#301
Rank 301 out of 1,227
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #366 · 70th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #190 · 85th percentile
Science7/10 · #446 · 66th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Santa Fe High sits in the quietly industrial city of Santa Fe Springs, a working-class community just southeast of Whittier where families tend to put a premium on practical achievement and school pride. The school punches well above its surroundings academically, with particularly strong math scores that stand out even within a competitive Los Angeles County landscape — making it a solid choice for families who want rigorous STEM pathways without the pressure-cooker environment of wealthier suburbs. It's the kind of school where students are known by their teachers and community ties run deep, appealing to families who value a grounded, close-knit campus culture alongside genuine academic opportunity.

Student Demographics

437 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
403 (92%)
White
28 (6%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged348 (80%)
Students with Disabilities53 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,865
Enrollment
76.9
Teachers (FTE)
24.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
21.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
25.7%
AP Participation
of students
498
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Chiefs · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #795 · 64th percentile

127 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found