District Overview
Located at 9625 Cuyamaca Street in Santee, California, the Santee School District serves as a primary educational hub within the greater San Diego suburban landscape. Operating fully as a traditional public school system, the district manages 11 operational campuses dedicated to primary and intermediate education, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Across its elementary and middle school grades, the district welcomes a diverse student body of more than 6,000 learners, fostering a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere while benefitting from its setting in a vibrant, large suburban community.

To support its student population, the Santee School District maintains a comprehensive workforce of nearly 1,290 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional framework is anchored by approximately 515 full-time classroom teachers, complemented by a dedicated team of over 120 instructional aides who provide targeted classroom assistance. An additional 650 support personnel—ranging from administrative staff to student services specialists—ensure that each campus operates efficiently and safely. This strong staffing infrastructure highlights the district's commitment to delivering balanced academic programs and robust student support across all grade levels.
11
Total Schools
6,076
Total Students
515.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santee
Demographic Student Count
White3,051
Hispanic1,906
Black99
Asian321
Two or More682
American Indian2
Pacific Islander15
  • White
    3,051 (50.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1,906 (31.4%)
  • Two or More
    682 (11.2%)
  • Asian
    321 (5.3%)
  • Black
    99 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Santee
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle0
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,076*
Teachers (FTE):515.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.8
Schools in Santee
Found 11 Schools