Santana High vs West Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santana High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students
West Hills High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,624 students
| Measure | Santana High Santee, California | West Hills High Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,343 | #390 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8748 of 16,910 | #8317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,621 | 1,624 |
| Enrollment | 1,621 | 1,624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 48.6).
- •West Hills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Santana High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •West Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 46%).
- •West Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.8).
- •West Hills High is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 1,621.
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 Santana High better than West Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), West Hills High ranks higher (50.3 vs 48.6 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 Santana High and West Hills High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santana High: 1,621. West Hills High: 1,624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santana High and West Hills High rank in California?
Santana High is 427th of 1,343 and West Hills High is 390th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).