Santana High School

Watched the balboa raiders crush some team out here, it was pretty hot. I used to live across the street when I was younger. Field looked nice.

Never send your child to this school!!!

This school isn’t given the credit it deserves. There is a newer, prettier school down the road a couple miles that overshadows SHS (built in the 60s). I can also say that it’s been years since the football program has been much to talk about, and the track & field program isn’t ay better. However, there are many other sports that are successful (my graduating year, the school had more league championships than any other school in the district/​league).
As far as education goes, like any other public school in California, it’s fine. Of course, there are teachers & staff that are strongly disliked, as well as some that make their pupils question their credentials. But you would find that anywhere. There are also some teachers there that everybody loves, and others kids call the «best teacher ever».
Some people can trash talk this school, just as all schools are trash talked. But that is what happens in high school. And people who complain about «not getting a good education» may have some blame in that themselves, as well. In fact, my graduating year, the top 60 people in the class had a 3.8 GPA or better, many going on to some of the finest colleges & universities in the country. Also, in many areas, the test scores have been superior to many other high schools across San Diego County.
To base a review on a personal experience at a school is harsh, considering how awkward many people’s high school years were, also considering how vastly different people are in general. MY opinion is the school is just another public high school, like almost any other. I also believe it is a good idea to look into the facts about any school before sending a child there. NOT just what other people say. Look at the test scores and the sports program that are of personal interest before making a decision.