Serving 1,180 students in grades 7-8, Santan Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Santan Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santan Junior High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santan Junior High School?
1,180 students attend Santan Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Santan Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santan Junior High School?
Santan Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santan Junior High School offer ?
Santan Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Santan Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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