SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL

Santa Fe High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Whittier Union High school district, located in Santa Fe Springs, CA with about 2,282 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, Santa Fe High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Santa Fe High School, located in Santa Fe Springs, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Santa Fe Springs community within the Whittier Union High School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a long-standing commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Beyond its core educational programs, Santa Fe High offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body.

The campus reflects a focus on both academic excellence and vocational preparation, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills for post-secondary success, whether that involves university enrollment or entering the workforce. With a history deeply rooted in the local area, the school maintains strong ties to its community, often emphasizing school spirit and civic engagement among its students. Overall, Santa Fe High is recognized as a vital institution that balances traditional educational values with modern initiatives to support student growth and achievement.

For more information, contact Santa Fe High at (562) 698-8121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10400 S. Orr and Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-4161
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SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Fe Springs, CA with about 2,282 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,282
Teachers:
86
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,282 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.2%
White
5.4%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.