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Santan Junior High School vs. Dr. Camille Casteel High School

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School Overview

School
Santan Junior High School
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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).
Serving 2,971 students in grades 7-12, Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
1,180 students
2,971 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santan Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Camille Casteel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santan Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Camille Casteel High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
146 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santan Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Camille Casteel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santan Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Camille Casteel High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#487 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
#358 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santan Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Camille Casteel High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in AZ)
47%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santan Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Camille Casteel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santan Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Camille Casteel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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96%
(Top 5% in AZ)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dr. Camille Casteel High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Santan Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Camille Casteel High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
582
397
Grade 8 Students
598
478
Grade 9 Students
-
521
Grade 10 Students
-
553
Grade 11 Students
-
521
Grade 12 Students
-
501

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santan Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. Camille Casteel High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santan Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santan Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Camille Casteel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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