Santan Junior High School

1550 E CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD
CHANDLER, AZ 85249

www.cusd80.com/sjhs

1,085 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Santan Junior High School (part of the Chandler Unified School District) is a well-regarded educational institution located in the suburban community of Chandler, Arizona. Originally established as a K-8 school, it serves as a foundational academic environment for students transitioning through their middle school years. The school places a strong emphasis on academic rigor, college readiness, and character development, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Santan Junior High is known for fostering an active campus culture that includes a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and specialized programs. The school benefits from the resources and support of the broader Chandler Unified District, which is widely recognized for its high standards and focus on innovation. With a community-oriented approach, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and students, creating an environment that balances academic achievement with social-emotional growth.

1,085

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santan Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	198
Black	60
Asian	81
Two or More	85
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
633 (58.3%)
Hispanic
198 (18.2%)
Two or More
85 (7.8%)
Asian
81 (7.5%)
Black
60 (5.5%)
American Indian
26 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)883-4600
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/sjhs
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,085
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 515

Grade 8 570