Santee · 92071

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 92071 are the same schools listed on the Santee page.

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92071 at a glance

92071 (Santee) has 10 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

8Elementary schools 2High schools

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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State avg.
38.9

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8 comparable schools · average 45.4/100 · range 30.1–54.0

High schools

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State avg.
54.0

Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 64.2/100 · range 59.1–69.3

Explore ZIP codes near 92071

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
92020	El Cajon	13	4.0 mi
92040	Lakeside	11	4.0 mi
92119	San Diego	4	4.2 mi
91942	La Mesa	5	5.1 mi
92021	El Cajon	11	5.2 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 5 Strong All-Around 2 Growth Engine 1 On the Rise 1 Culture First 1

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Schools in 92071

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Elementary schools in 92071 · 8 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Hill Creek Elementary Santee Growth Engine	28.6%	81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Sycamore Canyon Elementary Santee Building Momentum	33.8%	79th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Carlton Hills Elementary Santee On the Rise	32.8%	78th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
Rio Seco Elementary Santee Building Momentum	33.3%	75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100
PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue Santee Building Momentum	26.0%	69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Carlton Oaks Elementary Santee Culture First	28.6%	64th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Chet F. Harritt Elementary Santee Building Momentum	24.6%	60th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
Cajon Park Elementary Santee Building Momentum	19.2%	35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100

High schools in 92071 · 2 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	West Hills High Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around	31.2%	87th percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
	Santana High Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around	25.0%	68th percentile · SolidScope Score 59/100

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Data limitations

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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92071?

This SchoolScope directory lists 10 public schools in 92071 (Santee) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 92071?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Hill Creek Elementary (54/100). High: West Hills High (69/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 92071 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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