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Santee Education Complex

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1921 South Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90011-1036

(213) 763-1000 · www.lausd.net/santee_ed_complex

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3/10
#908
Rank 908 out of 1,227
Top 74%
English Language Arts4/10 · #845 · 31st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #904 · 26th percentile
Science2/10 · #1056 · 18th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Santee Education Complex sits in the heart of South Los Angeles, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted and community ties run strong. The school serves a predominantly Latino student body and offers a range of career pathways and small learning communities designed to give students more personalized attention within a large urban campus. Families drawn to Santee are often looking for a school that reflects their community and provides structure and opportunity in one of LA's most densely populated corridors.

Student Demographics

305 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
290 (95%)
African American
10 (3%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners84 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged288 (94%)
Students with Disabilities52 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,582
Enrollment
79
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
26.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.8%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.

13
AP Courses
offered
28.7%
AP Participation
of students
503
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Falcons · CIF Los Angeles City Section

22
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)STUNT

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 Programs10/10 · #75 · 97th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found