Cajon Park Elementary vs Santana High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Park Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
830 students
Santana High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students
| Measure | Cajon Park Elementary Santee, California | Santana High Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2067 of 5,693 | #427 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27138 of 50,301 | #8748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 830 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 47.0).
- •Cajon Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Santana High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Santana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 48.8%).
- •Santana High does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.4).
- •Santana High is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 830.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cajon Park Elementary better than Santana High?
On the Success Index (US), Santana High ranks higher (48.6 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cajon Park Elementary and Santana High?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Park Elementary: 830. Santana High: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Park Elementary and Santana High rank in California?
Cajon Park Elementary is 2067th of 5,693 and Santana High is 427th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).