Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santee Success Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santee Success Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santee Success Program's student population of 5 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santee Success Program is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
Hispanic
40%
56%
White
40%
20%
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santee Success Program?
5 students attend Santee Success Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Santee Success Program students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santee Success Program?
Santee Success Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santee Success Program offer ?
Santee Success Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Santee Success Program part of?
Santee Success Program is part of Santee School District.
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