Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Canyon Elementary | Santee | KG–06 | 341 | 70 | A |
| Santee Alternative | Santee | KG–08 | 71 | 65 | A |
| Rio Seco Elementary | Santee | KG–08 | 935 | 54 | A |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Santee | KG–08 | 821 | 53 | A |
| PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue | Santee | KG–08 | 594 | 45 | A |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Santee | KG–08 | 685 | 39 | A |
| Cajon Park Elementary | Santee | KG–08 | 883 | 37 | A |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary | Santee | KG–08 | 599 | 34 | A |
| Carlton Hills Elementary | Santee | KG–08 | 607 | 33 | A |
| West Hills High | Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 1,603 | 29 | A |
| Santana High | Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 1,746 | 18 | A |
| Santee Success Program | Santee | KG–08 | 6 | — insufficient data | A |