Santa Fe High

10400 South Orr and Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

1,865 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,865

Total Students

77.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Fe High
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	1,699
Black	16
Asian	42
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,699 (91.2%)
White
95 (5.1%)
Asian
42 (2.3%)
Black
16 (0.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier Union High
Phone:	(562)698-8121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,066
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	382

* 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 9 478

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 523