Santa Fe High
10400 South Orr and Day Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-4161
Summary
Santa Fe High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
51.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 263/1,596 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 187/1,596 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,865 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,479 (79.3%) |
| English Learners | 120 (6.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 9.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period.
•Math +8.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
72.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Santa Fe High compare within the district?
Santa Fe High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Whittier Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Santa Fe High rank in California?
Santa Fe High ranks No. 263 of 1,596 in reading and No. 187 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Santa Fe High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 70.1% meet the reading standard and 48.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Santa Fe High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Santa Fe High is No. 76 in reading and No. 41 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe HighThis school | 51.2% | 72.5% |
| California High | 37.6% | 71.3% |
| La Serna High | 44.4% | 69.6% |
