Santee Education Complex

1921 South Maple Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

www.lausd.net/santee_ed_complex

1,582 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Santee Education Complex, located in the South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Opened in 2005 to alleviate severe overcrowding in the downtown and South Los Angeles areas, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic/Latino student population. The campus is known for its modern architecture and its focus on providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness in a densely populated urban setting.

The school operates with a commitment to student achievement through various academic programs, including career technical education (CTE) pathways and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Santee emphasizes the importance of academic rigor while addressing the specific socio-economic needs of its local families. By providing access to advanced coursework and support services, the school strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and succeed in a diverse, global economy.

1,582

Total Students

79.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santee Education Complex
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1,484
Black	65
Asian	4
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,484 (93.8%)
Black
65 (4.1%)
White
18 (1.1%)
Two or More
10 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(213)763-1000
Website:	http://www.lausd.net/santee_ed_complex
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 463

Grade 10 393

Grade 11 342

Grade 12 384