Santa Susana High School

Santa Susana High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3570 Cochran St,  Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley Unified School District
4.0
3.8
1,002 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Wendy Mayea
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
90.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
188:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.3%
Male
42.3%
White
39.9%
Hispanic
30.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#20 Best Magnet HS in California
#48 Best HS for the Arts in California
#144 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 315 Students
University of California - Berkeley 202 Students
Moorpark College 198 Students
University of California - San Diego 191 Students
University of California - Irvine 191 Students
California State University - Northridge 187 Students
University of Southern California 180 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 159 Students
University of California - Davis 137 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 96 Students
Business 81 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 39 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Film and Video Studies 36 Students
Graphic Design 29 Students
Creative Writing 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 362 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/27/2025
Very good, they are a more science and theater focused school however bigger program are more limited due to space constraints
2.0 Sophomore
4/14/2025
The math and science programs at our school tend to fall short of expectations due to the teachers making the information hard to retain. The performing arts programs stand out as the strongest and most well-developed areas of the school.
5.0 Alum
12/29/2024
The school was accepting and prepared me for college. I thoroughly enjoyed my four years I attended Santa Susana High School and will always remember the school fondly.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
5.0 student
4/17/2023
Small campus, great staff, hard working teachers, (mostly) respectful students. Of coerce, there are always outliers. Some teachers may be inexperienced or stressed by their work. Go at your pace, hear multiple opinions from multiple people about a class before choosing it, and don't be afraid to as...
5.0 parent
4/11/2023
Santa Susana High School is a place where you can be you. The school is highly inclusive. The school and academy structure helps students find relevance between their coursework, their goals, and their daily lives. An unofficial measurement of a schools success can be found by way of a lack of seagu...
5.0 student
3/20/2023
No sports, no fights. This is a performing arts high school. Teachers are great with only a few exceptions (even then, they still aren't as bad as other places). Great school for academics and for arts. Hands down the best school in the district, probably the best school in 100mi radius. This school...
5.0 parent
12/8/2022
Excellent school in many areas. Great academics, multiple options for interests such as performing arts, science and technology, visual arts, mock trial, robotics, etc. Staff and teachers really care about students.

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Santa Susana High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Simi Valley, CA and is served by the Simi Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,002 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Santa Susana High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $898,947. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apollo High School, Royal High School, Simi Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Simi Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Santa Susana High School.

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